: Drink plenty of water and clear broths to help thin out mucus, making it easier to clear.

The primary cause of nose blockage during pregnancy is hormonal change, specifically the rise in . This increase in hormones, along with a surge in total blood volume, causes the blood vessels in the nasal lining to swell and produce more mucus. These changes can make the nasal passages feel narrower and more congested. Common Symptoms

For most women, the nasal congestion resolves almost immediately after delivery. Within 48 hours of giving birth, as hormone levels plummet and blood volume normalizes, the nasal passages return to their pre-pregnancy state. The snoring stops. The tissues are no longer needed.

Since many medications are restricted during pregnancy, the Cleveland Clinic and other health resources like Flo Health recommend conservative, drug-free management strategies: Sinus Infection While Pregnant