The pregnancy care planner

Nose bleeds are quite common in pregnancy because of hormonal changes. They are usually short but can be quite heavy.

To help stop the bleeding, press the sides of your nose together between your thumb and forefinger, just below the bony part of your nose, for 10 minutes. Repeat for a further 10 minutes if this is unsuccessful. As long as you don’t lose a lot of blood, there is nothing to worry about.

Blow your nose gently and try to avoid explosive sneezes. You may also find that your nose gets more blocked up than usual.