Why do I have nosebleeds when I am seven months pregnant?

When a woman becomes pregnant, many changes will occur in her body, and these changes will continue throughout the pregnancy. Many pregnant women will experience nosebleeds during pregnancy. It is normal for pregnant women to have nosebleeds during pregnancy. As long as the symptoms of nosebleeds are not serious and there are no other uncomfortable conditions, there is no need to worry. Just add more nutrition to your diet.

What causes nosebleeds in pregnant women?

1. After pregnancy, a large amount of progesterone will be secreted in the pregnant body, causing blood vessels to dilate and become congested. At the same time, the blood volume of pregnant women is higher than that of non-pregnant women, and the human nasal mucosa is rich in blood vessels and the blood vessel walls are relatively thin, so it is easy to rupture and cause bleeding. Especially when the human body changes its body position or blows its nose after a night's sleep, it is more likely to cause nosebleeds.

2. Generally speaking, menstruation does not occur during pregnancy. However, some pregnant women are more prone to nosebleeds, which is "compensatory menstruation" characterized by mainly nasal mucosal bleeding. Whether a pregnant woman will have a nosebleed depends on her personal constitution. As long as the amount of bleeding is not too much, it is harmless to the body.

3. Lack of vitamin K. If pregnant women do not absorb enough vitamin K, the amount of prothrombin in the blood will decrease, which can easily cause coagulation disorders, not only nosebleeds, but also congenital vision and intellectual development disorders in the fetus. You should eat more foods rich in vitamin K, such as cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, lettuce, alfalfa, sauerkraut, etc.

How to prevent nosebleeds during pregnancy

1. Pay attention to your diet structure, eat less spicy food, and eat more foods containing vitamin C and vitamin E, such as green vegetables, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.; fruits such as apples, mangoes, peaches; and beans, eggs, dairy products and other foods to consolidate the blood vessel walls, enhance the elasticity of blood vessels, and prevent rupture and bleeding.

2. Avoid actions such as blowing your nose and picking your nose to avoid bleeding due to damage to the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa.

3. Nose massage. Pregnant women can gently massage the skin of their nose and face 1-2 times a day with their hands to promote local blood circulation and nutrient supply, especially in winter.

What to eat when pregnant women have nosebleeds

1. Raw earth root drink:

Take 30g each of fresh Rehmannia glutinosa, fresh Imperata cylindrica root and 50g of fresh Phragmites australis, decocted in water, 1 dose per day instead of tea, for 7-10 days, it can clear away heat, cool blood and stop bleeding.

2. Fresh lotus root juice drink:

Wash 300g of fresh lotus root, grind it and squeeze out about 50-100ml of juice; take 50ml each time, mix with a small amount of sugar, stew and then drink. It can clear away heat, relieve summer heat, cool blood and stop bleeding.

3. Honey pear juice:

Wash the prepared pears and set aside. Chop the pears into small pieces. Place a bowl of water in a juicer and add the chopped pears. Filter the juice through a strainer to remove the pulp. Add 20g honey. Do it 2-3 times a day for a week and it will be cured.

4. Daylily and lean meat soup:

Put 30 grams of day lily (dried, soaked and washed), 100 grams of lean pork, and 2 candied dates into a pot, add appropriate amount of water and simmer for 1 hour, then season with salt and serve. It has the effects of clearing heat and calming the liver, moistening dryness and stopping nosebleeds.

5. Donkey-hide gelatin stewed with lean meat:

Put 6 grams of donkey-hide gelatin and 30 grams of lean meat (sliced) in a bowl, add appropriate amount of boiling water, cover and simmer for 1 hour, add a little salt to taste and serve. It has the functions of nourishing yin and blood and stopping nosebleeds.