Sore throat, cold, malformed fetus at 8 weeks of pregnancy

Eight weeks of pregnancy is still in the early stage of pregnancy. Pregnant women still cannot take it lightly and must not let their bodies be tired, which will make the fetal position very unstable. The most important thing is that if you accidentally have a sore throat or a cold, do not take too many medicines. Many medicines will affect the fetus. It is still necessary to alleviate the condition through changes in daily life.

Colds are common and frequently occurring diseases. Pregnant women’s nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal and other respiratory mucosa are thickened, edematous and congested, and their resistance to disease is reduced, so they are more susceptible to colds. Pregnant women who have a cold are afraid that taking medication will have adverse effects on the fetus, and they don’t know how to take care of themselves in the early stages of a cold, which eventually causes the cold to become serious and lead to a fever. In the early stages of pregnancy, high fever affects the development of embryonic cells and is particularly harmful to the nervous system; high fever can also increase the stillbirth rate and cause miscarriage. Therefore, if a pregnant woman catches a cold, she should take medication reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.

Generally speaking, drinking more boiled water or taking hot baths can help your body recover and is relatively safe. Symptomatic treatment can be provided: such as drinking more ginger and sugar water, eating a light diet, eating more vegetables and fruits, and keeping bowel movements smooth. In the early stages of pregnancy, if you have a headache or fever, you can take paracetamol orally or inject acetaminophen intramuscularly. If it is influenza, the pregnancy should be terminated to prevent the virus from harming the fetus. Medication should be used with caution during the second trimester. Drugs that are damaging to the auditory nerve, such as gentamicin, streptomycin, and kanamycin, should be used with caution, and it is best not to use them as much as possible. Generally speaking, taking medication in the late pregnancy will not have much impact on the pregnant woman or the fetus.

During pregnancy, pregnant women's resistance to disease decreases and they are very susceptible to catching colds. Because of changes in the adjustment of their own immune system, expectant mothers have poor resistance to foreign viruses and are therefore more susceptible to cold viruses. Various uncomfortable symptoms will last longer and may even be much more severe than before pregnancy! If you catch a cold, expectant mothers should not delay passively, but should actively seek medical treatment. The doctor will provide guidance and solutions based on the pregnant mother's condition.

1. Ginger Sugar Tea

Preparation method: 3-5 slices of ginger (wash and cut into shreds), 5 grams of brown sugar, boil in 500 ml of boiling water for 5 minutes, and drink the tea while it is hot. After taking it, you should cover yourself with a blanket and lie down quietly to allow your body to sweat slightly. (Suitable for cold type cold)

2. Chrysanthemum and Reed Root Tea

Preparation method: Soak 5 grams of chrysanthemum and 10 grams of reed root in 500 ml of boiling water and drink it instead of tea. (Suitable for wind-heat type cold)

3. Orange peel ginger tea

Preparation method: Add 10 grams each of tangerine peel and ginger into water and boil, then add 10-20 grams of brown sugar when drinking.

4. Apple honey water

Preparation method: Peel 5 apples, cut into small pieces, add 1 liter of water, boil for 5 minutes, cool naturally to about 40℃, add appropriate amount of honey and stir evenly, drink in small amounts several times a day.

5. Shredded Ginger and Radish Soup

Preparation method: 25 grams of shredded ginger, 50 grams of sliced ​​radish, add 500 ml of water, cook for 15 minutes, add appropriate amount of brown sugar, and drink while hot.