What should I do if I catch a cold after being pregnant for more than a month?

Pregnancy is a very sensitive and fragile period for women. If they do not pay attention to their lifestyle habits, they are likely to suffer from certain diseases. For example, the number of cases of colds in the early stages of pregnancy gradually increases, or such problems may occur due to hot weather and failure to prepare for the heat. If you catch a cold in the early stages of pregnancy, what should we do? Here I will introduce you some treatment methods.

What are the symptoms of a cold during pregnancy? If the baby has a high temperature and the body temperature is over 38 degrees, you should go to the hospital to receive medical treatment as soon as possible. High body temperature may cause the fetal brain to stop developing, or cause other brain and nerve diseases, resulting in some terrible fetal brain injuries.

Physical cooling methods can be used when necessary, but you must follow the doctor's advice when taking medication and do not use medication indiscriminately, as this can easily cause harm to the fetus. If you have a severe cold and have a high temperature for a long time, you should be examined by a doctor while closely observing the fetus. If you find any fetal malformation, you should terminate the pregnancy early to avoid giving birth to a deformed baby, which will be a misfortune for the child or the family.

Pregnancy cold treatment

(1) When a pregnant woman sees a doctor, she should tell the doctor that she is pregnant and the time of her last menstrual period.

(2) All drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor and should neither be abused nor used without use.

(3) During the first three months of pregnancy, if medications can be omitted or temporarily discontinued, consideration should be given to not using or suspending their use.

(4) When treatment is necessary, treatment that will have little or no harm to the fetus should be chosen.

(5) If longer-term treatment is required, the pregnancy should be terminated.

(6) It is forbidden to take new drugs that you are not familiar with or abuse folk remedies; drugs that are confirmed to cause teratogenesis must not be used. If the pregnant woman is in a critical condition, their use may only be considered after carefully weighing the pros and cons.

(7) Treatment must pay attention to the gestational age and strictly control the duration. Adhere to reasonable treatment and take prompt measures after the condition is under control. What should I do if I catch a cold during early pregnancy? First of all, don't panic. You must replenish water in time and ensure your food hygiene. Do not eat too irritating food or expired food. Be careful not to catch a cold when you sleep at night. If you also have a fever, you must measure your body temperature to understand your physical condition.

It is worth mentioning that it is not normal for women to catch a cold in the early stages of pregnancy. Don’t let it develop just because it is a minor illness. If you don’t pay attention, it will affect the fetus in the womb. We must understand that pregnancy is a very important period for women. Good physical conditioning and proper exercise are good for both the fetus and yourself.