Suppressed immune system to prevent rejection of fetus (which is otherwise a foreign substance), asthma, hormonal changes, environmental pollutant, dietary changes  and certain infections give rise to various allergies during pregnancy. In United States alone, 18 to 30% of pregnant women suffer from some or the other kind of allergy during first trimester. Serious impacts of untreated allergies are nasal congestion due to rapid increase of blood volume, cut down of oxygen and blood supply to growing fetus and emergence of unpleasant infections during pregnancy. There are limited medications for treating allergies during pregnancy, therefore some of safe alternatives to opt for are natural remedies. Look out for some effective natural cures for  treating allergies here:

Natural Help for Allergies

Pregnant ladies must practice extra caution in keeping herself away from pollutant she is sensitive to. Some of the foods also act as triggering agent in allergies like, peanuts, eggs, milk and some green produces. Make yourself more aware about the kind of allergens you are sensitive and follow some of the natural cures as well.

1. Honey:

Unprocessed or unpasteurized honey is known to treat certain kind of allergies like rhinitis, or pollen allergy. Some of the well designed studies suggest that honey contains pollen and people who are allergic to pollen see tremendous improvement in pollen allergy by regular intake of raw honey.

2. Chamomile Tea:

Chamomile tea has immense anti-inflammatory properties and this helps in managing allergic reactions. It aids in allergic reactions like that of skin, eyes and respiratory system. Try consuming chamomile tea instead of your regular cup of tea.

3. Ginger:

Ginger is known to be anti-fungal, anti-bacterial in nature due to gingerols in it. It is also anti-inflammatory and prevents any kind of negative response of tissues due to allergies. It has anti-histamine power (property that helps in relieving you from allergic reactions) and prevent entry of any kind of allergens in your body. It is also a mild decongestant.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Instead of using apple cider vinegar in syrups, use it for prevention of allergic reactions. Some of the simple ways to use it are to drizzle it in tepid water in your shower bathtub, dilute it with little water and apply on the affected external area. It has wonderful property of preventing further spread of allergy to healthy body part.

Hope these above mentioned natural remedies will prove effective in curing your allergic problems and help you ace through your pregnancy safely!

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