What are the effects of colds on pregnant women?

What effects will a cold have on a pregnant mother? What should you do if you encounter this situation? Friends who want to know relevant knowledge must read this carefully. You will find the answers you want. Pregnant mothers definitely have many issues to pay attention to, and if problems arise, they need to be dealt with in a timely manner. So what are the effects of colds on pregnant women? Everyone must pay attention to this, let’s take a look at it together.

What to do if a pregnant woman catches a cold

Method 1 for pregnant women to treat colds: Pregnant women with mild colds can drink more water, pay attention to rest, keep warm, and take oral cold and heat-clearing granules or Isatis root granules, etc.

The second method for pregnant women to treat colds: Traditional Chinese medicine can effectively control the cold virus and is non-toxic. Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine's syndrome differentiation and treatment and Chinese medicine prescriptions are the best ways to treat colds in pregnant women. Pregnant women with colds can take Chinese medicine under the guidance of a doctor.

Method 3 for pregnant women to treat colds: For those with severe colds and high fever, in addition to general treatment, body temperature should be controlled as quickly as possible. Physical cooling methods can be used, such as placing ice cubes on the forehead and neck; medication can also be used to reduce temperature. Never take western medicines such as Analgin that have serious side effects. When choosing antipyretic analgesics, avoid using drugs that have obvious adverse effects on pregnant women, fetuses and newborns, such as aspirin. Antipyretic analgesics such as acetaminophen can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Method 4 for pregnant women to treat colds: You can also use folk remedies, such as a small handful of raw mung beans. Three sections of green onion (near the root). Three large slices of ginger. One tablespoon of brown sugar. A bowl of water. Preparation method: ① Put the mung beans into a garlic mortar and mash them, put them into a large covered cup, and add a spoonful of brown sugar for later use. ② Add a bowl of water to the pot, bring it to a boil, put in the scallion and ginger slices and cook for a while (one or two minutes), pour the soup and ingredients into a covered cup, cover it with a lid and simmer for a while, then take out the scallion and ginger and serve. Directions: Before going to bed at night, drink the prepared sweet and spicy soup while it is hot, and then cover your head to sleep. Until you sweat all over.

In what situations is it necessary to go to the hospital?

Fever over 39 degrees Celsius Once a fever exceeds 39 degrees Celsius, it may cause fetal disability or miscarriage. In addition, sometimes cold-like symptoms may be pyelonephritis. This is because a cold may also cause some complications. Of course, if there is hematuria, we can determine that it is pyelonephritis. On the contrary, if there is no change in urine and only lower back pain exists, it is impossible to determine from the symptoms whether it is a simple cold. If a severe cough persists for a week or ten days and cannot be cured, you may be suffering from Mycoplasma pneumonia. Originally it was a disease that children were prone to, characterized by a mild fever and a persistent cough. General antibiotic treatment has no effect and careful examination and treatment are necessary. If a pregnant woman with a cold has a long-term cough, she needs to pay special attention, because the cough at this time is not only serious but also difficult to cure. Lack of good communication with the doctor may lead to other complications. If the cough is mild, you can alleviate the symptoms by simply creating some steam in the room to prevent the indoor air from becoming dry. If the cold is severe enough to affect your sleep, you should see a physician and tell the physician that you are pregnant and how many weeks pregnant you are. The physician will usually prescribe some safe medicines.

What are the daily taboos for pregnant women when they have a cold?

For expectant mothers with colds, the following points need to be noted: 1. Hands are the main route of transmission of colds. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face with dirty hands. 2. Eat a light diet and avoid foods with "three highs". The best diet is to combine meat and vegetables and pay attention to nutritional balance. 3. Keep your feet warm. 4. Relax and don’t be nervous or worry too much. People who are depressed have reduced immune function, which reduces the body's ability to kill pathogenic microorganisms, making it difficult to recover from a cold.

What are the effects of colds on pregnant women? The above content has given you a clear answer. There are also some things that need attention. You must pay more attention to every detail. No matter what discomfort you feel during pregnancy, you need to seek treatment in time to avoid affecting the health of the fetus.