What to do if a pregnant woman catches a cold in early pregnancy

In today's society, if a woman in every family is pregnant, her status in the family rises to the highest level. The older generation was so happy that they couldn't stop smiling. They took care of her and the baby in her belly at home every day, fearing that something might go wrong and affect the baby's health. If a pregnant woman gets sick in the early stages of pregnancy, it will directly affect the baby. So what should a pregnant woman do if she catches a cold in the early stages of pregnancy?

Use drugs with caution

Drugs that have been proven to affect the embryo include anti-epileptic drugs, certain psychiatric drugs, certain special types of antibiotics, etc. These drugs have been proven to have a direct impact on the embryo, and although the effects of other drugs are not obvious, they should still be used with caution.

Stay away from radiation

Radioactive examinations should be avoided during pregnancy. There is currently no accurate statistics on how many X-rays will cause fetal teratogenesis, but it is conceivable that the more times you take them, the greater the impact. In particular, relatively high doses of radiation, such as nuclear medicine examinations and CT scans, should be avoided after pregnancy is known. However, if an X-ray is taken due to an unknown pregnancy, then just like taking cold medicine as mentioned above, there is no need to abort the fetus. Instead, the baby needs to be observed during future prenatal checkups.

If a pregnant woman knows she is pregnant, she should try to avoid harm from drugs and radiation. However, if she has been exposed because she was unaware of the pregnancy, she should not keep blaming herself. She should have subsequent prenatal checkups to determine whether there is any harm to the fetus, and decide whether to abort or keep the fetus before 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Don't underestimate bleeding

The causes of bleeding in early pregnancy are as follows.

1. Ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is when the embryonic sac implants outside the uterus instead of inside it. The conceptus that implants outside the uterine cavity cannot develop normally, and the ratio of estrogen and progesterone in the body changes, causing the decidua to separate and leading to irregular vaginal bleeding. Ectopic pregnancy must be dealt with as soon as possible, otherwise it will become more dangerous as the embryo grows larger, and may even lead to death due to rupture and heavy bleeding from the ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, if the pregnancy test shows that you are pregnant but you continue to bleed, you should go to the obstetrics and gynecology department for a check-up to determine whether it is an ectopic pregnancy or other problems.

2. Miscarriage

Once there is bleeding or other miscarriage symptoms in early pregnancy, medication will be prescribed to help maintain the fetus after the intrauterine pregnancy is confirmed. The tocolytic drug given in the early stage is progesterone, which can help the placenta implant tightly to avoid miscarriage.

In addition, inflammation can also lead to miscarriage. When vaginal discharge increases, the vagina becomes itchy, has a foul odor, and is yellowish in color, it indicates inflammation. Regardless of whether you are not pregnant yet or in the early stages of pregnancy, if there is inflammation, you must see a doctor to cure the disease, otherwise it may cause premature birth or even miscarriage in the future. About half of miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities. The human body will reject the abnormal chromosomes. This is natural elimination and should be viewed with a normal mind.

3. Improper implantation position

Although some embryos implant in the uterus, they are in the cervix or uterine horn, which is called ectopic pregnancy. They often cannot grow and develop normally and lead to miscarriage.

4. The placenta is implanted too low

A normal placenta is attached to the bottom, posterior wall, anterior wall or side wall of the uterus; if the placenta is attached to the lower part of the uterus, or even the edge of the placenta reaches or covers the internal os of the cervix, and its position is lower than the presenting part of the fetus, it is called a low-lying placenta or a previa. In the former, the placenta will naturally pull up as the pregnancy progresses, and will have little effect on delivery; in the latter, there will be painless vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, and a clear diagnosis must be made before delivery.

5. Pregnant women are too tired

If a pregnant woman experiences a small amount of bleeding each time due to being too tired or under a lot of work pressure, the symptoms can be improved by simply resting in bed more. Although bed rest is the best way to keep the fetus safe, when bleeding is first discovered, it is best to ask a doctor to identify the symptoms to avoid missing the opportunity for treatment.

Five pregnancy "medical, multiple, war" principles

When you are pregnant, you should adhere to the principles of see a doctor regularly, stay in bed more often, and overcome your bad habits. In addition, we should pay attention to the following in our daily life:

1Keep a happy mood.

2 Do not maintain the same posture for too long to avoid poor blood flow, which may stimulate the uterus and cause contraction, resulting in miscarriage.

3. Avoid improper increase in abdominal pressure.

4Avoid slipping.

5. Avoid traveling.

6 Leisure life and sexual life must be gentle and safe.

7. Avoid drugs, tobacco and alcohol.

8. Do not expose to radiation or high voltage waves.

After reading the above introduction on what to do if a pregnant woman catches a cold in the early stages of pregnancy, I think everyone should have some understanding. Pregnant women must use medications with caution during pregnancy, and it is best not to take medications because it will directly threaten the safety of the baby in the belly. Pregnant women should take good care of their bodies in the early stages of pregnancy to avoid catching cold or other diseases.