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Colds in Pregnancy - Home Remedies

In the cold autumn and winter months, its easy to catch a cold. Which is no problem for a healthy adult with a strong immune system is, for many pregnant women represent a burden Luckily, there are gentle home remedies that can help get rid of the annoying runny nose, cough, sore throat and body aches again.

To take one to the point: Frequent sneezing and coughing produces Although pressure in the abdomen, but not harm the baby, because it is certainly embedded in the amniotic fluid.

Medications during pregnancy? - Better not!

Apart from the aforementioned symptoms of influenza infection is usually accompanied by fever and chills. This is unpleasant, but runs in comparison to real flu (influenza) mostly harmless. A feverish cold remains without consequences for the unborn baby.

»Fever in pregnancy

Can be very high fever (over 39 ° C), however, increase the risk of miscarriage or premature labor. ASA (Aspirin) is because of the blood-thinning effect - in contrast to paracetamol - not suitable for pregnant women. Therefore may antipyretics are consumed in very small dimensions and necessarily in consultation with a doctor. This also applies for the home remedy willow bark.

»Alcohol in common cold preparations

Fight-the-counter combination products for colds often too many symptoms and are therefore not recommended. In addition, many drugs much alcohol (for example Eccinacin). Even cold ointments that contain camphor should be omitted because it can cause contractions. The flu infection can usually be cured by drinking a lot (water or tea) and getting enough sleep. Nevertheless, not a cold during pregnancy be endured simply

Better gentle home remedies for common cold to relieve the symptoms, there are gentle home remedies such as

Apple vinegar drink
warm foot baths (to strengthen the immune system)
Saline nose drops or sea water nasal spray
a camomile steam bath (has expectorant)
Potato wrap for sore throats
Onion juice for cough

»With strong sore throat is recommended taking honey milk.

»Sage sweets taste tasty indeed, but should only be used in early pregnancy used because sage also blow promoting effect.

»Against bronchitis and persistent cough helps radish and onion juice with honey candy.

Influenza vaccination in pregnancy - yes or no?

Vaccinations against influenza are generally harmless, according to the Robert Koch Institute. Experience has shown that pregnant women are at increased risk for severe disease in the context of influenza infection. Since 2010, recommends the Standing Vaccination Committee (STIKO) vaccination even for women who are pregnant during the influenza season. The newborn will be protected from infection by the mother, because influenza vaccines are not approved for children under six months.