Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Asked 10 months ago

When does pregnancy nose start?

I've heard some pregnant women talk about their nose changing, like it gets bigger or wider. When does this 'pregnancy nose' usually start, or is it just a myth?

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Ananya Reddy Ananya Reddy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Ah, the 'pregnancy nose' is real! 😅 It's mostly due to increased blood flow and fluid retention. It can start anytime, but usually becomes noticeable in the second or third trimester when your body is retaining more fluids. Don't worry, it goes back to normal after delivery!

Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

The 'pregnancy nose' is a funny but real thing for many women due to swelling. It usually shows up in the later part of pregnancy. If you experience severe swelling anywhere else, or sudden swelling, please do not ignore it. Get it checked by a doctor right away, for your safety.

Kavita Shah Kavita Shah Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

The 'pregnancy nose' is often due to swelling from increased blood volume and fluid retention. It usually becomes noticeable in the later trimesters. It's normal and will resolve after delivery.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I definitely noticed my nose felt a bit fuller and looked wider in my third trimester. It's a common thing from what I heard from other moms. It went back to normal after my baby was born.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

My sister-in-law had this! Her nose looked a bit swollen in her last trimester, but she just laughed it off. It went back to normal after the baby. So, it seems like it happens later in pregnancy.

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Shabana Begum Shabana Begum Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Yes, 'pregnancy nose' is a thing! I noticed mine getting a bit wider in my third trimester. It's mostly fluid retention. I tried to drink lots of water and reduce salt, which might have helped a tiny bit, but it mostly just goes away on its own after delivery.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan, sometimes the nose swells a little bit in the last months of pregnancy. It's just water retention, beta, don't worry. It will go back to normal after the delivery. Drink plenty of water and rest well.

Arjun Khanna Arjun Khanna Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yeah, 'pregnancy nose' is a real phenomenon for some, caused by increased blood flow and fluid retention. It usually becomes apparent in the second or third trimester. It's temporary and typically returns to normal after childbirth.

Pooja Das Pooja Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I remember looking in the mirror and thinking my nose was getting huge, and I totally panicked! But everyone told me it's a 'pregnancy nose' and it's normal! It started for me in the third trimester. It's due to fluid retention and will go back to normal after delivery, don't worry like I did!

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Geeta Devi Geeta Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

That swelling in the nose usually comes in the later months, third trimester mostly, because of extra fluids in the body. Don't worry, it's temporary. Just make sure you are drinking enough water and not too much salty food. It goes back to normal after delivery.

Aparna Rao Aparna Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My doctor informed me that 'pregnancy nose' is a temporary condition. It's caused by increased blood flow and fluid retention due to hormonal changes. It typically becomes noticeable in the second or third trimester and completely resolves postpartum as fluid levels return to normal.

Deepa Singh Deepa Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

The 'pregnancy nose', or rhinitis of pregnancy, is common due to hormonal changes and increased blood flow, causing swelling in the nasal passages. It often starts in the second or third trimester and usually resolves a few weeks after delivery. It's a temporary cosmetic change!

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