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Are nosebleeds common during pregnancy? ill be 31 weeks in two days & i just finished crying hysterically & i kinda wiped my nose with the back of my hand & saw blood. is this normal? no blood actually dripped out but its there when i use tissue?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Blood in nose: Increased nasal congestion is quite common during pregnancy. About 20% of women can experience nose bleeds during pregnancy. There is increased blood volume during pregnancy, which can increase pressure and if small blood vessels break it could cause a nose bleed. Crying hard can also increase risk.

Answered 1/30/2021

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A member asked:

Are nosebleeds common during pregnancy? ill be 31 weeks in two days & i just finished crying hysterically & i kinda wiped my nose with the back of my hand & saw blood. is this normal? no blood actually dripped out but its there when i use tissue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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