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Pregnant with a really bad stuffy nose. very tired and just want to sleep. i read an article saying if you hold your breath for 30 sec your nose should clear up some. is this bad for the baby?
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Myth/no: This practice has no basis in reality, but if you or they believe in it anything can have a placebo effect. Holding your breath for 30 seconds will have no effect on baby.
Answered 7/23/2020
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