Nose bleeding during pregnancy affects the fetus

During pregnancy, many women experience nose bleeding. Many pregnant women do not take this issue seriously and think it has nothing to do with their pregnancy. In fact, this is an incorrect practice. If you do not seek medical attention in time to find out the cause of your nose bleeding during pregnancy, it is very likely to have a great impact on the fetus. So, how does nose bleeding during pregnancy affect the fetus? This will be described in detail below.

1. Does nosebleeds in pregnant women affect the fetus?

Because the bodies of pregnant women are special, physical discomfort will not only affect the pregnant women themselves, but the health of the pregnant women will directly affect the growth and development of the fetus. Although nosebleeds are a common phenomenon during pregnancy, if nosebleeds occur frequently, you should pay attention, because it will have a great impact on the fetus.

1. Prone to fetal distress

Frequent nosebleeds in pregnant women are likely to affect the healthy development of the fetus. If the pregnant woman has severe nosebleeds, it is likely to cause fetal distress, or even premature birth or stillbirth. Therefore, pregnant women who often have nosebleeds must go to the hospital for examination in time and pay close attention to the condition of the pregnant woman and the fetus.

2. It can easily cause fetal death

Frequent nosebleeds in pregnant women may also lead to miscarriage, premature birth, or even death of the fetus. This is because the risk of death due to various causes of nosebleeds is very high. Therefore, if a pregnant woman has a nosebleed, she must seek medical attention in time, find out the cause, and get timely treatment, otherwise it will affect the healthy development of the fetus.

3. Prone to fetal anemia

Frequent nosebleeds in pregnant women not only affect the physical health of the pregnant women, but may also cause malnutrition and anemia in the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should eat more iron-rich foods to promote hematopoietic function.

2. What causes nosebleeds in pregnant women?

The common site of nosebleeds in pregnant women is the mucosal vascular area in the front and lower part of the nasal septum, clinically known as the Nissl area. This area is rich in blood vessels and superficial. During pregnancy, due to the increase in estrogen levels in the body, the Nissl area mucosa swells, and the blood vessels dilate and become congested, making nosebleeds more likely to occur. A large amount of estrogen in the blood can cause the nasal mucosa to swell, soften, and become congested. The fragility of the blood vessel walls in the nasal cavity of pregnant women increases, making them prone to rupture and causing nosebleeds.

Common causes of nosebleeds in pregnant women include deviated nasal septum, dry air, local irritation and trauma, etc. Generally, occasional small amounts of nosebleeds during pregnancy will not cause serious effects on the body. After the emotions are stabilized and local compression or stimulation of blood vessels contract, the bleeding will often stop on its own after a few minutes, without the need for medication or injections.

It should be noted that if nosebleeds occur frequently, pregnant women must go to the hospital for examination to find out the cause and avoid the risk of disease so as not to affect the growth and development of the fetus.

3. What to do if a pregnant woman has a nosebleed

1. Once a pregnant mother has nose bleeding, she should lie on her back quickly, press the base of the nose with the thumb and index finger for 5-10 minutes, and apply a cold, wet towel to the forehead or nose, which can usually stop the bleeding.

2. During pregnancy, you can eat more foods rich in vitamin C and E, such as green vegetables, tomatoes, oranges, red dates, beans, lean meat, milk, eggs, etc., which can enhance the elasticity of blood vessels.

3. If the pregnant mother has severe bleeding, she should use progesterone drugs reasonably under the guidance of a doctor to reduce the stimulation of estrogen on the nasal mucosa and eliminate the inducement.