Can pregnant women take medicine for cold and cough?

For pregnant mothers, when they are sick, they cannot take medicine at will. Because some drugs can affect the development of the fetus. But this does not mean that all drugs are prohibited. You need to consult a doctor or read the drug instructions carefully to check whether it is suitable for pregnant women. So, can pregnant women take medicine for colds and coughs? Pregnant women can consult a doctor according to their condition.

Most women are more likely to catch a cold during pregnancy than usual because their resistance is weakened and their bodies are easily fatigued, making them more susceptible to colds. It can be treated with diet therapy and medication.

Due to the special nature of pregnancy, even a common cold can make pregnant women feel like they are facing a formidable enemy. They are worried that the cold will affect the fetus but dare not take medicine easily. In fact, as long as you find out the cause of the cold and its impact on the baby and take timely preventive measures, you don’t have to worry too much.

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.