For pregnant mothers during pregnancy, their physical resistance may decrease. During the transition from spring to summer, temperatures fluctuate and pregnant mothers often catch colds. Pregnant mothers who suffer from colds are very afraid, afraid of causing harm to their babies' physical health. So, what about catching a cold in the early stages of pregnancy? Below we will provide a detailed answer to this question.
What to do with a cold in early pregnancy
1. Dietary therapy
Because pregnant women belong to a special group, they should not take medication if possible. So, dietary therapy can be chosen to relieve symptoms. If it is caused by catching a cold, ginger soup can be consumed to improve without any side effects. Because ginger soup is hot, it can effectively expel coldness from the body. For pregnant women with wind cold colds, drinking some ginger soup can be used for treatment. In addition, you can also drink some chicken soup to eliminate bacteria in the respiratory tract.
2. Adequate hydration
Drinking more water can accelerate metabolism and eliminate toxins, which can to some extent prevent colds. If the symptoms are severe, some traditional Chinese medicine can be taken appropriately, such as Lanqin oral liquid, Pudilan oral liquid, Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, etc. And the side effects are relatively small and do not affect the fetus. If it is a cold caused by wind heat, it is mostly due to the patient feeling the evil of wind heat, which leads to symptoms such as fever, body aches, coughing with yellow phlegm, etc. If the symptoms are mild, you can eat more foods that have a heat clearing effect.
What to do with a cold in early pregnancy
1. Pay attention to rest
Adequate sleep can enhance the immune system of pregnant women, utilizing their self-healing ability to achieve therapeutic effects. However, it should be noted that this method is only suitable for mild colds. If there is a fever or severe fever, it should be promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.
2. Take medication according to medical advice
If pregnant women experience sore throat due to a cold, they do not consider taking medication because the amount of medication ingredients can affect the fetus. At this time, drinking more water can alleviate the symptoms. In addition, with the doctor's permission, you can take some traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations with less side effects to clear away heat, detoxify and fight against viruses. The common ones are isatis root, honeysuckle, forsythia, etc. It should be noted that if the condition is not controlled, it can also have an impact on the fetus in severe cases, so it is necessary to weigh the pros and cons before deciding whether to take medication.
The above is an introduction about how to deal with colds in early pregnancy. Whether to take medication for a cold during pregnancy depends on the severity of the condition. Many expectant mothers are worried that taking medication may have side effects on the fetus, but the cold is becoming increasingly severe and can also cause harm to the fetus. Self medication is not recommended, but it is possible under the guidance of a doctor. I hope the above content is helpful to you. I wish you good health and a happy life.