there actually are a few recommendations that could be used for a nasal decongestant in a pregnant woman who has a stuffy nose. saline solutions are fine to use. they come in a variety of forms including a nasal gel that they could apply inside their nose. it will help loosen up the mucous and therefore it's easier to breathe. also doing things like running a vaporizer or humidifier during the day humidifier is fine at night a vaporizer has a medicine cup in it you can put in things like vicks vaposteam inside of it. it will create this nice menthol air and that actually will help you breathe a little better at night. you could use a little bit of vicks vaporub rubbed on the chest. it's okay to use and that will also create that vapor effect. but other than that those are pretty much the choices. we just don't have enough data yet available on other decongestants that you would take by mouth to make sure that they are safe to both the mom and the baby. but if you have any questions come and ask the pharmacists or the medication experts.
i am pregnant and have been told that sudafed is not safe for me to take now. any recommendations?