What should I do if I catch a cold at 35 weeks of pregnancy?

During pregnancy, women's resistance will decrease significantly, which will cause a greater risk of disease in the body. Common diseases will also frequently occur in pregnant women. For example, colds, fevers, etc. will have a very serious impact on pregnant women and cause great harm to the development of the fetus. Let’s take a look at what to do if you catch a cold at 35 weeks of pregnancy? I hope everyone can understand it.

Pregnant women cannot take medicine.

There are many types of colds. If your cold is accompanied by a cough, it is recommended that you steam some candied pears for yourself. Remove the core of the red pear, fill it with rock sugar, place it on a plate, steam it in a steamer, and drink the soup while eating the pear. You can also drink autumn pear paste with water, which has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough. A cold caused by wind and cold means runny nose and fear of cold. In this case, it is recommended to boil brown sugar ginger tea or scallion water. If it doesn't work, it's best to go to the hospital for treatment in time.

It is generally not recommended for pregnant women to use medications because they are carrying babies. It is recommended that they drink more warm water and use physical therapy. In addition, the type of cold also depends on the type. If you have a cough, it is recommended to steam rock sugar pears. If it is a cold caused by wind and cold, it is recommended to drink brown sugar ginger tea or boil water with scallions.

Try not to take medicine for a cold during pregnancy. It takes time. It is recommended to drink more water and rest more. Generally, the condition will get better. If the symptoms are severe, you can choose some Chinese patent medicines such as Chaihu Chongji, Isatis Root Cold Ning, etc. If the blood count is high and there is an infection, you can take cephalosporin antibiotics. When it comes to diet, pay attention to eating light and easily digestible food and avoid spicy and irritating food.

When a pregnant woman catches a cold, it has two effects on the fetus: first, the virus directly enters the fetus through the placenta, which may cause congenital heart disease, cleft lip, hydrocephalus, anencephaly and microcephaly; second, the indirect effect of the high fever and toxins produced by metabolic disorders caused by the cold. The high fever and toxins will stimulate uterine contraction, causing miscarriage and premature birth, etc. Therefore, you should pay attention to preventing colds. The following are several treatment methods:

Guidance:

1. For mild colds that only cause sneezing, runny nose and mild cough, no medication is needed. Just pay attention to rest and drink plenty of water, and you can often recover without treatment. If the symptoms still do not improve, you can use Chinese patent medicines such as Isatis Root Granules.

2. If you have high fever or severe cough, you should go to the hospital for treatment. To reduce fever, you can use a cold wet towel, 30%-35% alcohol (or white wine diluted twice with water) to rub the neck and armpits on both sides; you can also use Bupleurum injection.

3. Pregnant women with prolonged high fever or those with colds complicated by bacterial infections should go to the internal medicine department of a regular hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner.