Table of Contents
During your pregnancy, along with your hormones, your immune system is also soaring, making your body’s immune system battle against cold and flu viruses. So, apart from the physical and emotional changes as a result of hormonal fluctuations, due to the changes in immunity during pregnancy, your body may react to allergens or allergies that tend to appear according to season.
While spring allergies during pregnancy occur around February, and by the end of early summer, fall allergies occur during the late summer and continue till such time that the fall ends. Pregnancy and the changes that come along with it can make the allergies worse.
Visiting the healthcare practitioner is the usual norm during pregnancy. He or she will not just treat you medically, but you will also get natural remedies to treat allergies during pregnancy.
So, the natural or home remedies to treat allergies during pregnancy include:
Slight Changes in the Pregnancy Diet
You may be sensitive to gluten, dairy, and sugar, and may give rise to immune system disbalance. Having the option to have processed or junk food delivered right to your doorstep via food-ordering apps gives you the freedom to satisfy your cravings anytime, day or night. So, choosing clean and organic food can reduce toxin exposure to change the immune system. Don’t forget to add more probiotics to your pregnancy platter. Studies have further shown that consuming peanuts, milk, and wheat during the first and second trimesters. After all, approximately, 70% of your immune system is inside your gut. The microbiome in your belly helps in the digestion of the food you have, thus keeping your gut flora healthy. Once your gut flora is healthy the pregnancy immune system improves.
Pollen – Allergic
If you’re allergic to pollen, you’d have to stay inside the house as much as possible. But, if you need to go outside, you may have to wear wraparound sunglasses to keep the pollen at bay. However, when you get back home. You have to remove your shoes, wash your hands, and face, and change your clothes. Also, take a bath, and wash your hair.
Dust – Allergy
If you’ve dust – allergy ensure that you clean everything outside and inside your house. You can surely keep a cleaner for your house. Use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust. Use a wet mop. Along with this, stay away from basements, and stuffy places. Wash your bedding once a week in warm water to reduce your exposure to dust, animal dander, and pollen.
Pet – Allergy
If you’re allergic to pets, let your pet – owing friends and relatives know about it. However, if you’re suddenly allergic to your pet, you better make a separate room for your pet and ensure that you keep them very clean.
Nasal Irrigation and Steam Therapy
Using nasal irrigation or steam therapy is always a good option if you have a nose blockage. The saltwater in it rinses the nasal passages and further helps in removing the allergens. However, you’d need to use it 1 to 3 times.
Using Essential Oils
Along with the symptoms of seasonal allergies where you sneeze, sniff, and cough, you may have skin allergies – may be itching, and swelling (associated with eczema), as well as harmful blistering or burning you can use tea tree oil, chamomile oil, lemon oil, etc. However, it is always advisable to take a skin test for allergic reactions before applying the oils to your skin.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice that is widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating allergic rhinitis. Research has shown that acupuncture can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with allergic rhinitis, as well as reduce their symptoms. Additionally, acupuncture has decreased the need for medication to alleviate symptoms. It’s important to note that the skill of the practitioner performing the acupuncture greatly influences its effectiveness.
Also, it is best that you get allergy vaccines during pregnancy. Seasonal allergies are just like the other challenges during your pregnancy. You should be aware, and know how to deal with them.