For a pregnant woman, the main task is to take care of her health and protect the unborn child from negative factors. One of them includes the common cold during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, the immune system is weakened because a developing child perceives the female body as a foreign body. In this regard, the body of the expectant mother is set to bear a pregnancy, and thereby is susceptible to viruses and infections.
The development of colds in the first trimester is especially dangerous, because at this time, all internal organs are blocked, and the embryo itself is not yet protected by the placenta. Therefore, doctors recommend taking special care of their health in the first months of pregnancy.
Is a cold dangerous during pregnancy ?
A special danger of a cold is in the first trimester of pregnancy. In most cases, it would seem that a common cold during pregnancy can cause irreparable harm to an unborn baby. Let's look at how a cold affects pregnancy and an unborn baby:
- Hypoxia of the fetus is detected;
- The likelihood of premature birth is high;
- The child may have malformations;
- Perhaps intrauterine infection of the fetus and its death;
- The development of phytoplacental insufficiency;
- Increased blood loss and complications during childbirth.
What to do if you get sick?
A cold during pregnancy is the worst thing that can happen in the first trimester of your pregnancy. The first thing you need to start treatment with is to call a doctor and take a sick leave. Pregnant women must strictly observe bed rest and in no case suffer a cold “on their feet”. If you have all the symptoms of a cold, but there is no high fever, feel free to call a doctor. Decreased immunity during pregnancy suppresses fever. However, doctors recommend reducing the fever solely with Paracetamol. You can drink a warm hour with raspberries, currants or lemon.
What can be treated from the first day of the disease?
Therapists prescribe one of the following drugs to pregnant women - Viferon suppositories, Anaferon tablets, Antigrippin tablets, Aflubin funds, or Grippoferon nasal drops. Women in an “interesting position” are forbidden to use alcohol tinctures and immunostimulating agents based on the following herbs - echinacea, Rhodiola rosea, licorice, lemongrass, etc., as they contribute to an increase in heart rate. It is worth remembering that alcohol-based tinctures are harmful to an unborn baby.
Runny nose
Treatment for the common cold should be carried out with safe drops, such as Aquamaris or instilled in natural oils (for example, sea buckthorn), which effectively cope with pathogenic bacteria. Effectively perform a nose wash, designed for this drug "Dolphin". Remember that vasoconstrictor drops should be used only after the appointment of a therapist. The term of their use should not exceed 5 days.
Cough treatment
When coughing, it is permissible to lubricate the wings of the nose and chest and back with vegetable ointments - Doctor Mom, balm Zvezdochka, Pinosol. It is recommended to dissolve plant leaves "Travisil". The use of breast collection is recommended.
Sore throat treatment
A cold during pregnancy can cause a sore throat. For painful sensations, it is recommended to rinse with the following herbs - sage, chamomile or calendula. With angina, antibiotics are prescribed to help cope with the disease and eliminate possible negative consequences for you and your unborn child. It is permissible to use topical sprays - Tantum Verde, Ingalipt, Bioporox, or Hexoral. If purulent plugs are found in the nose or throat, you should immediately consult a doctor, as this phenomenon may be a sign of a bacterial infection that has begun.
Eat fresh more fruits and vegetables, they will help replenish your body with vitamins and guarantee a speedy recovery. Make it a habit to eat onions and garlic daily, which are compared to antiviral drugs. It is their regular eating that contributes to a speedy recovery.
So, a cold during pregnancy can cause irreparable complications that can adversely affect both your baby and the course of childbirth. If you tried all of the above methods, but the long-awaited relief does not come, notify your doctor. But, if you’re getting worse and worse, do not hesitate, call an ambulance and insist on hospitalization. The risks in your position are great. Help yourself and your child, who, too, may be very ill because of your illness. Take care of your health and the future baby who needs it so much.