What should pregnant women do if they have a minor cold?

Catching a cold during pregnancy is a very troublesome thing for the family, because pregnant women cannot take medicine randomly when they have a cold, for fear of affecting the fetus, and even causing fetal maldevelopment in severe cases. Therefore, catching a cold during pregnancy is a problem that troubles many pregnant women. Here, I will introduce to you several folk remedies for treating colds in pregnant women. But the most important thing is not to let your body catch cold during pregnancy, as this will easily allow cold air to enter the body.

Method 1 for pregnant women to treat colds: Pregnant women with mild colds can drink more water, pay attention to rest, keep warm, and take oral cold and heat-clearing granules or Isatis root granules, etc.

The second method for pregnant women to treat colds: Traditional Chinese medicine can effectively control the cold virus and is non-toxic. Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine's syndrome differentiation and treatment and Chinese medicine prescriptions are the best ways to treat colds in pregnant women. Pregnant women with colds can take Chinese medicine under the guidance of a doctor.

Method 3 for pregnant women to treat colds: For those with severe colds and high fever, in addition to general treatment, body temperature should be controlled as soon as possible. Physical cooling methods can be used, such as placing ice cubes on the forehead and neck; you can also choose to use medication to reduce temperature. Never take western medicines such as Analgin that have serious side effects. When choosing antipyretic analgesics, avoid using drugs that have obvious adverse effects on pregnant women, fetuses and newborns, such as aspirin. Antipyretic analgesics such as acetaminophen can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Method 4 for pregnant women to treat colds: You can also use folk remedies, such as a small handful of raw mung beans. Three sections of green onion (close to the root). Three large slices of ginger. One tablespoon of brown sugar. A bowl of water.

Preparation method

① Put the mung beans into a garlic mortar and mash them. Put them into a large covered cup and add a spoonful of brown sugar for later use.

② Add a bowl of water to the pot, bring it to a boil, put in the scallion and ginger slices and cook for a while (one or two minutes), pour the soup and ingredients into a covered cup, cover it with a lid and simmer for a while, then take out the scallion and ginger and serve.

Directions: Before going to bed at night, drink the prepared sweet and spicy soup while it is hot, and then cover your head to sleep. Until you sweat all over.

If pregnant women catch a cold, they should pay attention to eating a lighter diet. In addition, they should pay attention to protecting their feet. A lot of cold air invades from the feet, so they can't take it lightly. In addition, it is best to relax during pregnancy. If you are depressed, your immunity will decrease. Pregnant women should also have better