Colds during pregnancy: how and what to treat

While carrying a child, a woman should be especially attentive to her health. Don't eat junk food, avoid bad habits and don't get sick. But what to do if a pregnant woman still catches a cold? This article will tell you why colds are dangerous during pregnancy and how to treat them.

How to treat a cold during pregnancy

It is not recommended for even a healthy person to catch a cold. And even more so for the expectant mother, on whose health the baby’s life depends. Why is a cold so dangerous during pregnancy?

Colds are especially dangerous in the early stages of pregnancy, when all vital organs are still forming. In addition, a previous cold can cause complications for the fetus.

What problems can a cold cause during pregnancy?

• child hypoxia;
• delayed fetal development;
• fetal defects;
• infection inside the womb;
• problems with amniotic fluid;
• inflammatory processes of the mother's genital organs;
• complications during recovery after childbirth.

Remember that during baby's expectations, the best treatment is not to get sick. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, dress appropriately for the weather - don't get too cold, breathe fresh air and don't get nervous.

The first thing you need to do if you have a cold is consult a doctor. You should not engage in amateur activities, because a wrong step can cost the health or even the life of your baby. Remember that all the drugs you were treated with previously are now contraindicated. In particular, antibiotics, antipyretics, alcohol tinctures and immunomodulators. You can use products approved for use in infants. For example, Nurofen and Paracetamol for fever, Pharyngospet for sore throat.

It is best to give preference to traditional medicine. Inhaling aromatic oils, especially pine oils, helps with a runny nose. Inhalation works well to remove phlegm in the lungs. Honey softens the throat well and saturates the body with vitamins. Under no circumstances should you soak your feet or lie in a hot bath. This may cause a miscarriage.

But remember that there are herbs that are contraindicated for pregnant women. For example:

1. Yarrow.
2. Melissa.
3. Currant leaf.
4. Ginseng.
5. Ledum.
6. Nettle.
7. Immortelle.

Don't forget about warm drinks. During illness this is very important. Compotes, juices, fruit drinks should never be hot. Remember that fluid is swelling. Don't drink too much liquid. During normal pregnancy, 2-2.5 liters per day is enough.

Cold on the lip during pregnancy

The so-called “cold” on the lip is something other than the herpes virus. Once infected with this virus, a person becomes a carrier for the rest of his life. And with a decrease in immunity, herpes will certainly make itself felt. It is immediately worth noting that herpes is not inherited and does not pose a threat to the fetus. The virus is transmitted only through skin-to-skin contact. That is, a mother can infect her baby through a kiss.

Treatment of herpes with pregnancy complicated by the fact that many drugs have contraindications for pregnancy. Therefore, you should not treat a cold on your own; consult a doctor. He will prescribe you ointments that contain acyclovir. For example, Zovirax, oxolinic ointment.

From traditional medicine recipes you can use tea tree oil, sea buckthorn oil, rosehip decoction. These are powerful natural virus fighters, allowed during pregnancy.

Preventing colds during pregnancy

Expectant mother must be extremely careful about your health. To do this, she needs to eat right. Consume as much as possible:

• fresh vegetables and fruits;
• lean meat;   dried fruits;
• fruit drinks and compotes from natural berries;
• fermented milk products;
• sea ​​fish and seafood;
• eggs;
• rosehip
• herbal tea;
• with honey; fresh bread;
• onions and garlic.

If possible, avoid large crowds of people. If you still need to go out in public, smear your nose with oxolinic or viferon ointment. An oil film on the mucous membrane will prevent the entry of viruses. You can wear an aroma pendant with essential oil of any coniferous tree.