Cold during pregnancy

During pregnancy, a woman’s body is in a state of immunosuppression. Immunity is especially weakened in the early stages. Nature provides that the embryo, as a foreign body, is not rejected by the mother’s body. But there is also an unpleasant moment, a pregnant woman becomes a target for viruses and bacteria, including those that are the causative agents of colds. A cold is especially dangerous, which can cause irreparable harm, in the early stages of pregnancy.

What is the danger of a cold in early pregnancy?

The most dangerous period of pregnancy for colds are the first 8 weeks. It is during these periods that embryogenesis occurs, important organs and systems are laid (in particular, the nervous system of the fetus), the placenta is formed and begins to function. A cold in early pregnancy can disrupt the functioning of the placenta, which will lead to intrauterine fetal hypoxia and intrauterine growth retardation. In addition, colds are caused by viruses that disrupt the laying of internal organs, thereby causing congenital malformations. The worst complication of a cold in the early stages is spontaneous abortion.

Treating a cold in early pregnancy

At the first sign of a cold, you should consult a doctor, if possible, by calling him at home (there are enough people infected with the flu or SARS in the clinic). Almost all medicines used for colds are prohibited, they should be replaced with alternative methods of treatment.

Dealing with toxicity during pregnancy
Intoxication with a cold is manifested by high fever, weakness, weakness, lack of appetite. Plentiful and warm (not hot) drink is useful. For this purpose, it is desirable to take berry fruit drinks (cranberries, lingonberries, raspberries) and herbal teas (linden, mint, sage). Weak tea with lemon or honey is not forbidden. Dairy products should be followed in the diet, and it is better to refuse meat for the period of illness. Of course, a cold, especially during pregnancy, should not be carried on your feet, the regimen should be bed rest.

Dealing with high fever during pregnancy
Aspirin is contraindicated in early pregnancy, it may provoke a miscarriage. It is allowed to take drugs based on paracetamol (Panadol). Cool rubdowns or rubdowns with a 3% vinegar solution are effective. Raspberry tea brings down the temperature well and has a diaphoretic effect, so you need to drink it only before going to bed.

Runny nose during pregnancy
Vasoconstrictor drops are not recommended during pregnancy. You can bury them only at the peak of rhinorrhea, strictly observing the dosage. Washing the nose with a solution of sea salt, drops of Aqua Maurice, lubricating the wings of the nose with Asterisk balm are effective.

Sore throat, sore throat during pregnancy
Gargling with decoctions of chamomile, coltsfoot, solutions of baking soda and calendula tinctures are useful. At normal temperatures, inhalations with medicinal herbs or aromatic oils (lavender, eucalyptus, sea buckthorn) are effective.