Does being pregnant during a cold have any effect on the fetus?

Being pregnant during a cold will have a certain impact on the fetus. First of all, a cold will cause the pregnant woman's body resistance to decrease, and taking cold medicine will affect the development of the fetus, and in severe cases it will cause miscarriage and deformity of the fetus. If a pregnant woman catches a cold during pregnancy, she should not take medicine at will. She should choose safe methods to get rid of the cold, develop good living habits, and avoid overwork.

Does a cold or fever in early pregnancy have any effect on the fetus?

The answer is yes. In the early stages of pregnancy, some pregnant women will have a fever that lasts for several days. If the body temperature does not exceed 37.5℃, it may be due to physiological changes caused by the pregnancy itself, rather than a fever caused by a cold. As long as you pay attention to rest and drink plenty of boiled water, your body temperature will gradually return to normal. However, if the body temperature exceeds 37.5℃ and is accompanied by symptoms such as sore throat and cough, seek medical attention promptly and take medication under the doctor's guidance. The cold virus has a direct impact on pregnant women, and the high fever (above 39°C for 24 hours) and toxins produced by metabolic disorders caused by the cold have an indirect impact. The virus can enter the fetus through the placenta, possibly causing congenital heart disease, hydrocephalus, anencephaly, microcephaly, etc. The use of bacterial specific activity increases the risk of cardiovascular malformations in the fetus.

In addition, the fetus is in a sensitive period of cell division and organ differentiation, so the impact of the cold virus is relatively greater; but there is no need to worry too much. Once a high fever of more than 39°C occurs for three consecutive days, you should go to the hospital for an ultrasound to see if the fetus is affected.

Pregnant women should choose appropriate and safe methods to get rid of colds due to their special physical conditions. Once you catch a cold, you must pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, drink plenty of water, avoid certain foods, seek medical attention promptly, take medication under the guidance of a doctor, and do not take medication at will.

1. See a doctor and take medicine as prescribed by the doctor. The physique of pregnant women is different from that of other people, so do not take medicine on your own. All medicines are prohibited in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Medicines should be used with caution in the second trimester. Drugs such as gentamicin, streptomycin, kanamycin, etc. should be used with caution, and it is best not to use them as much as possible. If you find that you have a cold, you must go to a regular hospital for a check-up, explain your pregnancy situation to the doctor, and take medication safely under the doctor's instructions.

2. If a pregnant woman has a cold and a sore throat, do not consider taking medicine first, because the ingredients in the medicine will have a certain impact on the fetus. If a pregnant woman has a sore throat due to a cold, she can drink more water and use some dietary therapy methods and eat some foods that have therapeutic effects on colds to achieve the purpose of relieving symptoms and gradually recovering.

3. Pay attention to rest. When a pregnant woman catches a cold, she should immediately put down her heavy work, rest more, avoid fatigue and stress, and reduce the occurrence of complications. During the epidemic, pregnant women should pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid crowded places, avoid contact with patients with colds, ventilate their homes, maintain appropriate temperature and humidity, and maintain a good mood to help fight the virus.

4. Drink more water to replenish the body fluids lost during colds and fevers and help excrete toxic substances. Take vitamin C appropriately to relieve cold symptoms such as coughing and sneezing.

5. Avoid certain foods. When you have a sore throat, eat less spicy, fried or stir-fried foods. When you have a cough, eat less citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines. When you have stomach discomfort, avoid drinking cold drinks and eat less greasy food.

When we catch a cold during pregnancy, we need to know how to reduce the fever. If we find it difficult to reduce the fever, we should see a doctor, follow the doctor's advice, and promote recovery as soon as possible. If a pregnant woman delays treating a cold, it will have a great impact on the baby in the womb, so don’t take your cold lightly.