How to stop a
nose bleed
Sit down and pinch
the end of your nose. You don’t want to lie down. Your
head should be higher than your heart. Don’t tilt your
head back because you may end up swallowing blood. This might
make you nauseated or sick to your stomach. Keep your nose
pinched, applying pressure for five to ten minutes. You want
to hold the end of your nose long enough for the blood to
clot and stop the flow of blood. Applying ice may help too.
Ice will help to constrict the blood vessels and should help
stop the bleeding. If you are still bleeding after ten minutes,
continue applying pressure to the end of your nose. Make sure
that you do not stop applying pressure to check the bleeding
because this may allow the blood to start flowing again. If
your nose is still bleeding after 20 minutes or if you are
having severe bleeding call your doctor.
How to
prevent nose bleeds
Avoid drying medications
like nasal sprays and decongestants. You should consult your
doctor about any medications that you take during your pregnancy.
Avoid being around
smoke or heavy perfumes that might irritate your nose.
Use a humidifier.
Humidifiers help to keep the air in the room moist. This can
help to clear up congestion and keep your nasal passages from
drying out.
If your nose feels
congested, don’t pick your nose or blow your nose forcefully.
Try taking a steamy shower to loosen up the congestion or
rinsing your nose with saline drops. (Do not use medicated
drops without consulting your doctor).
Keep yourself
hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids to keep your membranes from
drying out.
