Decongestants and Labor?

Diva416 · September 2010

So, I recently read that studies have shown women who take decongestants (the ones on the safe list) during pregnancy have a decreased rate of preterm labor. I have been unable to find anything on effects once the woman is no longer in preterm risk. Has anyone heard if decongestants would put off labor beyond preterm status? I was having contractions 15-25 minutes apart for several days last week, and the doctor said I may be starting early labor. Sunday (late Saturday actually) all contractions completely stopped, and there has been no sign of progress since. My allergies have been HORRENDOUS this week, and I've been having to take Chlortrimetron somewhat regulary for 2-3 days. I put off taking it until I can't stand it anymore, as I cannot breathe through my nose and am constantly sneezing. Just wondering if I should continue to put off taking anything until I can't take the lack of breathing through my nose anymore (if it would put off labor starting, I will just suffer), or take it as truly needed...

Diva416 · September 2010

I guess no one else has heard either...at least I'm not the only one in the dark!

Ms.MKBT · September 2010

All I know is that my OB said to stop taking all my allergy meds with a decongestant in them as soon as I got my BFP. I read somewhere (can't remember where) that decongestants can also affect getting pregnant. I just haven't taken any- she said to call her if my allergies got really bad and we'd figure something out.

Diva416 · October 2010

This will show my abbreviation ignorance, but what is BFP? My doctor gave me a list of okay allergy meds, as my allergies are horrendous anyway, and worse with pregnancy.

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