A pregnant woman is sick with colds. Honeycombs from the common cold. Treatment of the common cold during pregnancy

Frequent colds during pregnancy are a very common occurrence, since after conception, the body of every woman is faced with a factor that is obligatory for an “interesting position” - physiological immunosuppression. That is, a decrease in the specific (acquired) immunity of the body to prevent rejection of the embryo.

That is why women in interesting position are prone to colds, as well as exacerbation of chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract. According to various sources, the incidence of colds, acute respiratory infections or acute respiratory viral infections during the gestational period is 55-82%.

How does a cold affect pregnancy?

Everyone, without exception, is interested in the answer to main question: And especially - in the first trimester.

A cold is the result of exposure to the body of one of the varieties of adenovirus infection. So far, doctors cannot say how this or that type of adenovirus that the expectant mother has picked up affects the development of the fetus. But absolutely all obstetrician-gynecologists agree on one thing: how a cold affects pregnancy depends, first of all, on its duration.

Colds in the first weeks of gestational age are the most dangerous, since it is during this period that the foundations for the normal bearing of a healthy child are laid. If you catch a cold in the 1st and 2nd week (when most women do not yet know that they are "in the position"), this can lead to spontaneous miscarriage. A cold in the 3rd week of pregnancy is also highly undesirable, because just at this time implantation occurs. gestational sac into the wall of the uterus, and it has no protection (there is no placenta yet).

Any infections and exacerbations of diseases, as well as a cold at 4 weeks of gestational age, when the formation of the placenta begins, can cause its detachment with bleeding and miscarriage. According to medical statistics, due to SARS in the early stages, 13-18% of pregnancies are prematurely terminated.

Colds at the 5th and 6th week of gestation coincide with the stage at which the neural tube is formed in the fetus, and the disease future mother can cause malformations of the central nervous system.

Colds at the 7th, 8th, and 9th week with symptoms of nasal congestion and high temperature affect the oxygen supply to the fetus, which is just the formation of internal organs. Oxygen deficiency leads to fetal hypoxia and big risk delay in its development.

A cold at the 10th and 11th week of pregnancy occurs at a time when most of the vital important organs future child is not only formed, but also begin to function. And a cold, especially in a severe form with a high temperature, increases the risk of toxins produced by viruses entering the fetus. This is especially true for influenza: those who have had this disease are very likely to have premature babies or babies with low weight, as well as developing hydrocephalus or premature aging placenta. The same factors also apply when the expectant mother catches a cold on the 12th or 13th week from the start of conception.

The second trimester of gestational age begins, and it is believed that a cold in the second trimester of pregnancy does not cause any perinatal pathologies. However, at the 14th, 15th and 16th week, it can provoke inflammatory processes in the body of the unborn child - as a result of the infection on the placenta.

Although, indeed, directly on the organs of the child, both a cold in the second and third trimesters of the gestational period will no longer be able to affect so seriously as to cause their anomalies.

However, colds at the 17th, 18th, and 19th weeks are dangerous for the fetus due to intoxication of the body of a woman whose temperature is + 38 ° C and above does not subside for several days and her appetite completely disappears. Intrauterine development the child continues, and for this he needs oxygen and nutrients, which a mother with a cold does not provide.

In addition, at high rates body temperature, a cold at the 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd weeks of bearing a child (in short, the entire second trimester) can lead to infection of the placenta with a virus, which often results in placental pathology - fetoplacental insufficiency. And viruses also contribute to the activation of foci of infection hidden in the body of the woman herself.

Cold on later dates pregnancy has its negative consequences. Very often, expectant mothers complain of shortness of breath and even pain under the ribs when breathing. And when you cough, all the respiratory muscles, the diaphragm and the abdominals tense up; in this case, the jerky movement of the diaphragm affects the bottom of the uterus, from which the uterus comes into tone. And this can lead to premature start childbirth. It is this that is dangerous for a cold at 35 weeks of gestational age.

Colds at 36 weeks of gestation and a significant increase in temperature are fraught with placental abruption and premature outflow of amniotic fluid (amniotic fluid). And at 37 weeks, infectious agents can enter the amniotic fluid (which the fetus systematically absorbs).

How a cold can affect a child at the 38th and 39th weeks of gestational age is not difficult to imagine. It is clear that with a severe cold and stuffy nose of the mother, he receives less oxygen. In late pregnancy intrauterine hypoxia the fetus is expressed both in its low activity and in excessive mobility. The latter leads to entanglement of the umbilical cord. And repeated tight entanglement of the umbilical cord is the main reason complete cessation supply of oxygen to the child and stop his blood supply ...

Finally, the main consequence of a cold at 40 weeks of gestation: the birth long-awaited baby will be held in the observation department. This department is intended for those women in labor who have an elevated temperature (above + 37.5 ° C), who have symptoms of acute respiratory infections or flu, various infections of the birth canal, and are carriers of the hepatitis virus. And the child - immediately after his birth - is isolated from the mother.

By the way, the onset of pregnancy after a cold, as a rule, does not have any negative consequences.

Symptoms

The first symptoms of a cold during pregnancy are no different from the signs of this disease in the non-pregnant part of humanity. This is a general malaise and headache, then a runny nose begins, it hurts in the throat and it hurts to swallow, the body temperature rises slightly. The temperature can rise to + 38.5 ° C, although a cold during pregnancy without fever (or with subfebrile temperature) is much more common.

A runny nose can be accompanied by a cough and symptoms of general intoxication, which manifest as weakness, loss of appetite and drowsiness. The disease lasts from 5 to 12 days. If you do not take up the treatment of the disease in time, then complications are possible: pharyngitis, sinusitis or bronchitis.

Who to contact?

Obstetrician-gynecologist Pulmonologist

Cold treatment during pregnancy

It is necessary to start treatment for a cold during pregnancy at the first signs of the disease. And remember that during the period of bearing a child, most medications, including aspirin, are contraindicated.

But then how to treat a cold during pregnancy? Proven folk remedies will be the first to be used. Since pregnant women cannot steam their legs, steam their hands, and this will facilitate nasal breathing. Bundle up, put on woolen socks and crawl under the covers: warmth, peace and sleep are good for colds. Don't forget to drink plenty of water - hot green tea with lemon and honey, lime blossom tea, cranberry juice, rosehip broth, dried fruit compote. Ginger in the form of tea also helps, not only with catarrhal symptoms, but with nausea in the morning.

You can often read that at night you can drink hot chamomile tea or tea with viburnum. You can, of course, but not during the gestational period! It must be emphasized right away that not all herbs for colds during pregnancy can be used. Here is the list medicinal plants which are contraindicated for the entire gestational period: aloe, anise, barberry, elecampane (grass and root), sweet clover, oregano, St. John's wort, strawberries (leaves), viburnum (berries), raspberries (leaves), lemon balm, lovage, wormwood, licorice root), celandine, sage. Accordingly, preparations containing these plants should not be taken.

But as for chamomile (which is often used to normalize the menstrual cycle), there is no unequivocal recommendation. According to many experienced herbalists, chamomile during pregnancy can cause bleeding and is therefore not recommended. Others believe that chamomile can be taken literally the entire gestational period, but no more than two cups a day ...

We note at the same time that you should not use garlic during pregnancy from a cold, except to chop a clove and inhale it with phytoncides - from a cold. The fact is that garlic reduces the absorption of iodine. And the lack of iodine in the expectant mother leads to a violation of the maturation of the fetus and increases the likelihood of hypothyroidism in the newborn.

Help with high temperatures vodka rubdowns bodies (a third of a glass of vodka, two thirds of water) or vinegar (in the same proportion).

If you have a sore throat, you need to rinse it more often with a solution of salt - table or sea (natural food): one teaspoon per glass of warm boiled water. Or solutions of soda (a teaspoon per glass of water) and furacilin (1 tablet per 200 ml of water). Gargling with calendula tincture helps: 10 drops of alcohol tincture per 100 ml of water. You can also use homemade water infusion: a tablespoon of dried calendula flowers in a glass of boiling water.

Relieve a sore throat and gargle made from the juice of half a lemon diluted in a glass warm water with the addition of a teaspoon of liquid natural honey (lemon juice can be replaced with two tablespoons of natural apple cider vinegar). By the way, honey during pregnancy from a cold is very useful. So a cup of hot milk with a spoonful of honey before bed can relieve a woman from a sore throat and prevent coughing. Lemon (straight with a crust) and cranberries (in any form) are also very useful.

Some people recommend an alcohol solution of Chlorophyllipt (a mixture of chlorophylls from eucalyptus leaves) for gargling, but the instructions for the drug say that “during pregnancy and lactation, the use of the drug is possible, evaluating the ratio of benefits and harms” ...

Inhalation is also effective in the treatment. For example, with mint oil (menthol) or Asterisk balm. You can breathe twice a day (morning and evening) for 15 minutes, covering your head with a towel, over boiled potatoes in their skins, as our great-grandmothers did. And when acute pain a warm compress with alcohol (1 part of alcohol and 2-3 parts of water) is made in the throat and kept until completely dry. You can also lubricate the tonsils with propolis tincture or use the Kameton aerosol (for the Bioparox aerosol, there are no reliable data on the safety of the drug during the gestational period).

To treat a runny nose, rinse the nose with salt water or instill it into the nose with a full pipette several times a day (the solution is prepared at the rate of a teaspoon of salt in half a glass of water). You can use Aquamaris or No-salt preparations, which are solutions of sea salt.

A positive effect is given by instillation into the nose (2-3 drops several times a day) of warm olive, sea buckthorn or menthol oil. And also cotton swabs moistened with onion juice, which must be kept in the nostrils for several minutes 3-4 times a day. Many almost from the first time manage to get rid of the beginning rhinitis with the help of the Asterisk balm, which needs to be lubricated on the skin near the “entrance” to the nose.

To overcome a cough, it is best to drink not very hot milk, in which natural honey and butter are added. You need to drink slowly and in small sips. An effective folk remedy for cough - warm decoction apple peel with honey or a decoction of figs in milk (4 dry berries per 200 ml of milk). With a dry cough, you can take an infusion of coltsfoot (a tablespoon three times a day), an aqueous infusion of marshmallow, primrose, lungwort, or a decoction of thyme herb (thyme only in the first trimester of gestational age). For better sputum discharge when coughing, inhalations with soda or mineral water Borjomi.

What cold medicines can be taken during pregnancy?

For example, drops, ointment and spray Pinosol, judging by the components indicated in the instructions, are not dangerous during pregnancy. However, the essential oils contained in the preparation - pine, peppermint, eucalyptus, thymol, guaiazulene (wormwood oil) - can lead to an allergic reaction with swelling of the nasal mucosa. In addition, butylated hydroxyanisole is listed in the additional ingredients. It is a dietary supplement used to slow down the oxidation of fats. This substance may have a toxic effect on the body, in the EU its use in Food Industry forbidden.

It is contraindicated to use such medicines for colds during pregnancy: Pertussin, Tussin plus, Joset, Glycodin, Ascoril, Travisil, Bronholitin, ACC, Grippeks, Codelac, Terpinkod. You should not use lozenges and lozenges for sore throat or cough: in addition to components of plant origin, they are full of chemistry. As their manufacturers diplomatically write, “there are no contraindications to the use of the drug during the gestational period, however, it should be taken strictly as directed by the attending physician, who must carefully weigh the expected benefits for the mother and potential risks to the fetus.”

Now regarding how suppositories are used during pregnancy for colds. For example, Viferon suppositories are used for acute respiratory viral infections (flu, respiratory diseases complicated by a bacterial infection), pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis, as well as for urogenital infections and herpes (including the genital form). Rectal suppositories it is allowed to apply only after 14 weeks from the beginning of conception. This drug contains recombinant human interferon alpha-2, ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol acetate and has antiviral, immunomodulatory and antiproliferative effects. It is used in the treatment of various infectious and inflammatory diseases in adults and children (including newborns). In the form of an ointment, Viferon is used to treat herpetic lesions of the skin and mucous membranes. Ointment is applied thin layer on the affected areas of the skin 3-4 times a day for 5-7 days.

Some doctors prescribe Genferon. Obviously, in the hope that the same interferon contained in them will increase the woman's immunity. But, firstly, geneferon is used only for urogenital infections and diseases of the genital organs. Secondly, drugs with an immunomodulatory effect cannot be used during childbearing, since their effect on the fetus is still unknown.

Homeopathy is used only on the recommendation of a doctor. So, the homeopathic preparation Stodal, which includes mainly herbal ingredients, affects different types cough and has an expectorant and bronchodilator effect. However, as stated in the instructions, it is "carefully prescribed during pregnancy and lactating mothers under the strict recommendations of a doctor."

And in the instructions for Viburkol homeopathic suppositories it is written that "pregnancy is not a contraindication to prescribing the drug." These suppositories have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, antispasmodic effects. They are prescribed in the complex therapy of acute respiratory viral infections and other uncomplicated infections (including in newborns), as well as in inflammatory processes of the upper respiratory tract and inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.

Prevention

All measures to prevent colds during pregnancy are beneficial for the overall health of expectant mothers and their babies. You need to follow simple rules:

Rule number 1 - before each exit outside the living quarters, lubricate the nasal mucosa with oxolin ointment, which must be washed off after returning home.
Rule number 2 - limit "trips" to public places, especially during the period of activation of "seasonal" infections, do not be shy to wear gauze bandages when visiting medical institutions, avoid contact with people who have a cold, even if they are close relatives.
Rule number 3 - harden the body with contrast shower or dousing your feet with cool water (+18-20°C).
Rule number 4 - physical activity and fresh air: exercise and yoga, walking for at least two hours a day.
Rule #5 - proper nutrition and taking multivitamin complexes recommended by the doctor.
Rule number 6 - the normalization of the intestines, which will help fresh vegetables and fruits, dairy products and bread with bran.

Agree, these rules should be followed so that a cold during pregnancy does not overshadow this special period in the life of a woman and her family.

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Colds are most often caused by viruses:

RNA-containing rhinoviruses - up to 40% of all colds;
ecoviruses;
influenza and parainfluenza viruses;
reoviruses;
coronaviruses;
respiratory syncytial virus;
adenoviruses;
cytomegalovirus;
enteroviruses.

Usually, after 3 days, the virus is excreted from the body, but leaves behind a weakened immune system, after which bacterial infections join or viruses dormant in the body (herpes virus) are activated. Given that the immune system in pregnant women is weakened, then frequent colds during pregnancy can cause fetal developmental disorders and complications during pregnancy.

Is a cold dangerous during pregnancy?

The virus in early pregnancy, especially immediately after conception (a cold in the early days of pregnancy) can cause the death of the embryo. When organs and tissues are laid down, a viral cold in the first weeks of pregnancy, damaging the germinal elements, causes various mutations in the fetus, the absence of organs (the virus most often affects brain tissues) or malformations of organs (especially the heart). It is unrealistic to predict at what stage and in which organ the virus will cause defects, but defects can be detected during screening ultrasound studies.

At the beginning of pregnancy, a cold is much more dangerous than in the second and third trimester, when it no longer causes gross organ defects, but functional disorders(eg, hypoxia and fetal growth retardation).

But not only viruses are dangerous: bacterial infections, although they do not damage the fetus so radically, can cause intrauterine delay fetal development, intrauterine infection fetus. And a bacterial cold at 40 weeks of gestation can cause bacterial sepsis, meningitis, or pneumonia immediately after birth (in the neonatal period).

Cold symptoms during pregnancy

The symptoms of a cold during pregnancy are the same as in non-pregnant women: cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, - the state of pregnancy has little effect on the course of the disease. And if a pregnant woman has a cold, special control needed not only because possible complications on the part of the organs that the virus affects, but because of the complications of the pregnancy itself. Because only mild cold during pregnancy, it is treated at home, and a moderate and severe cold during pregnancy is treated only in a hospital under the supervision of a doctor.

Treatment for a cold during pregnancy is usually local and aims to both remove the virus from the body and alleviate the symptoms of the disease. Antivirals for the treatment and prevention of colds during pregnancy is not prescribed. Antibiotics are also contraindicated, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. But with bacterial complications, especially severe and life-threatening women (bacterial pneumonia), some of them can be used, despite the risk to the child.

Local treatment of a cold includes exposure to virus accumulation sites with antiseptics in the form of rinsing solutions, tablets with local antiseptics, and sprays for local irrigation. Of the physiotherapeutic procedures, it is recommended to influence the focus of inflammation by the method of ultraviolet radiation, nebulizer (inhalation) therapy with antiseptics. But, in addition to the bactericidal action, it is possible to remove the virus mechanically by washing out from the source of infection. weak acid solutions lemon juice, a weak solution of vinegar) or even plain boiled water.

You can relieve the symptoms of intoxication with a cold by drinking a large amount of liquid: drinking clean water, teas (from currants, strawberry leaves) without sugar and decoctions of medicinal herbs (rosehip broth). Alkaline-oil inhalations are shown to relieve cough, and raspberry tea is used to reduce fever.

Prevention of colds during pregnancy - general strengthening exercises, good nutrition with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid hypothermia and large crowds of people where you can become infected with the virus.

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Cold during pregnancy - 2nd trimester

If you are in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy and at the same time have a cold, then you can not worry - this is not dangerous. Of course, some young mothers will not stop panicking at these words, but still, this is true. Gynecologists say that in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, the child is not so susceptible to various kinds of negative influences (infections, viruses and pathogenic microorganisms). Of course, this does not in the least reduce the danger of an untreated or ignored cold. Every woman in an interesting position needs to pay attention to the state of her body.

Can there be complications of a cold during pregnancy?

By the 2nd trimester, the fetus is already fully formed. And that is why he is no longer afraid of a cold as it could be in the 1st trimester. But, nevertheless, there is a risk that the transferred cold at this time will lead to placental insufficiency. What it is?

Reference!

Fetoplacental insufficiency is a pathology that is characterized by a violation of almost all functions of the placenta. As a result, this may occur oxygen starvation at the fetus. This already leads to a delay in mental and physical development, and can also provoke premature birth in a woman. In addition, an untreated cold in a woman affects the child's nervous system, because it is in the 2nd trimester that it develops and forms.

Good news! A cold in the 2nd trimester cannot cause complex malformations. But, this is not a reason to ignore the malaise and poor health of a person. In no case should you start the disease. According to statistics: if a woman does not treat a cold at the 14th week of pregnancy, then this leads to a violation endocrine system in the fetus; the neglected course of colds at week 17 provokes disturbances in the formation of the bone tissue of the unborn baby. At the 20th week of pregnancy, SARS leads to a violation of the production and formation of eggs in the female fetus. That is, as you may have noticed, the consequences of a negligent attitude to one's health, in the first place, are not reflected at all on the body of a young mother, but on her child.

Pregnancy and SARS

ARVI is an acute viral infection or, otherwise, a cold. Each gynecologist will say in the affirmative: the shorter the gestational age of a woman, the higher the degree of danger.

The most dangerous period in this regard is the first 3 months of pregnancy. But, it's not surprising! During these months, the fetus is not protected by anything (the placenta is formed only at 4 months of pregnancy). If a virus or an infection enters the mother's body and they are not fought in any way, then this leads to the occurrence of malformations that are incompatible with the life of the baby. As a result, a woman is faced with such a concept as spontaneous abortion or miscarriage due to fetal defects that are incompatible with his life.

In the second trimester, the child is protected from external influences by the placenta, through which no virus or bacterium can penetrate. But, if a woman's pregnancy proceeds with complications in the form of preeclampsia, exacerbation of a number of chronic diseases, as well as pathologies of placental metabolism, then this leads to serious consequences in any month of pregnancy.

In obstetric practice, there are cases when SARS in a woman in the 2nd trimester leads to disruption in the formation of the brain and spinal cord, as well as most life systems. It is possible that the child as a result of infection will begin to significantly lag behind in development.

It is surprising, but a cold suffered by a woman before pregnancy can also negatively affect the baby's body. That is, if a woman caught a cold a month or two or even a week before she became pregnant, then the child may be born with signs of hypoxia. What does it mean? The fact that the baby at birth may be lethargic, very pale, weak and with obvious disorders respiratory function. Therefore, if you decide to plan a child and this article has turned up in your eyes, start with a general recovery of the body, as well as vitamin therapy.

Statistics! 80% of women during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester suffer colds. But, despite this, the child is born healthy and the pregnancy goes quite well.

What can not cure a cold?

In order to start treatment, you need to understand what exactly should not be taken during pregnancy.

So, biological additives and antibiotics are strictly forbidden for a pregnant woman! In no case do not risk your health and the life of your unborn child!
It is not allowed during pregnancy to take a hot bath, soar legs, go to the sauna and bath.
It is forbidden to accept such popular medical preparations like Coldrex, Efferalgan, and Aspirin.
To reduce body temperature in a pregnant woman, it is often enough to wipe cold water with a small amount of alcohol.
Do not warm up too much and wear woolen socks and very warm clothes - this will only harm you.
If you have a runny nose, then it is forbidden to take vasoconstrictor drugs in the form of Sanorin, Nazivin, Naphthyzinum, Otrivin and others. Only a doctor can prescribe such medications, and only if something threatens your health.

How can a cold be treated?

In order to relieve the temperature, a pregnant woman can take 1-2 tablets of paracetamol. To quickly reduce the high temperature, you need to start intensively wiping the body with water with vinegar essence or vodka (alcohol).

Doctors warn that you should not bring down the temperature if it stays below 38 degrees. A temperature below 38 degrees indicates that the woman's body is actively fighting the infectious process.

Need to know! At a temperature of 37 to 38 degrees, a person produces the substance interferon, which is necessary for the active fight and destruction of viruses and infections of colds.

But if you keep heat more than 2 days, then it must be knocked down - otherwise there is a risk of violation metabolic processes in the child's body.

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Cold during pregnancy - 3rd trimester

This is the final stage of pregnancy. It can be considered the easiest and most difficult at the same time. On the one hand, many fears are already behind us, including the fear of miscarriage. The pregnant woman is already used to her condition, to a big belly, to mood swings. And on the other hand, she is afraid of the unknown, childbirth. She is worried that everything will be fine with her child. It also scares a lot of people cold during 3rd trimester of pregnancy, especially if it falls on the cold season.

And what, in fact, is dangerous for a cold in late pregnancy? The undeniable fact is that a cold at the end of pregnancy is much less dangerous than at the beginning. The mere fact that if preterm birth occurs after 28 weeks, then with the help of advanced technologies, the child can be saved, reassures many expectant mothers. And if a cold at 31-32 weeks of gestation provokes premature birth, then the baby has a chance to survive on its own. But all this does not mean at all that a cold during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy is not dangerous. And not only for the baby, but also for you.

For example, a cold at 34 weeks pregnant can affect your hormonal background, which this week begins to activate the production of breast milk. Placental hormones are responsible for this, and a very large load falls on the placenta during illness.

As you know, by week 37, the fetus is already fully formed and ready for life outside the mother's tummy. However, a cold at 38-39 weeks of pregnancy is the least dangerous for the mother, but very dangerous for the baby. This is due primarily to the deterioration of the placenta. placenta on last dates pregnancy gets old, and a cold can "penetrate" through the placenta to the baby. This does not mean that the child can also get sick. No. But it can get medicines taken by the mother for colds, toxins produced by the bacteria that cause the disease, and others that are not very useful for little man, substances.

Colds in the third trimester of pregnancy are also dangerous water contamination. Many bacteria, unfortunately, can penetrate into amniotic fluid, and the child, in turn, can drink it very often. Thus, with a cold at 8-9 months of pregnancy, bacteria can penetrate directly into the baby's body, which is very dangerous. Therefore, gynecologists urgently require pregnant women to take clinical tests blood and urine. According to the results of these tests, as well as an ultrasound examination, the doctor can find out about the condition of the mother, the child, and the placenta. These tests must be taken, even if you have not had a cold for last month pregnancy. At any time, according to these, simple at first glance, analyzes, you can learn a lot about the health status of a pregnant woman and her fetus.

What else can be dangerous cold in the last month of pregnancy? Many of the pregnant women are thinking about this, but not everyone can imagine the whole possible scenario for the development of events. So what can happen if a woman catches a cold in the last stages of pregnancy? Let's imagine one of bad options development of events. So, the pregnant woman caught a cold very badly. Her body is weakened, and cannot fully fight the disease. This provokes premature birth. The baby is born healthy, but he is not allowed to see his mother, because she is sick. And he needs her warmth and care so much. And most importantly, mother's milk! And mom can neither hug her baby, nor kiss, nor attach to her breast. The latter, by the way, may be fraught with loss of milk from the mother.

Therefore, for all the seeming harmlessness of a cold during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester, remember that this is not so. And try to take all measures to stay healthy for yourself and for the sake of your baby.

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Is a cold dangerous during pregnancy?

Answers:

Elena Lapteva

the main thing is that there is no temperature! But in general it is better to contact your doctor and he will tell you how to do it right. I wish health to you and the baby!!!

CARAMEL SOUL

during the second pregnancy in the early stages, she had an acute respiratory disease - according to the doctors, it led to low placental and, nevertheless, the baby was born healthy and on time

Anna Shirokova

Go to Bebi's website. RU. My daughter and I find answers to all questions there! Great site!! ! This is not an advertisement, but a personal experience.

Irina K.

Everything will be fine. During my first pregnancy, I had a severe cold (there was a temperature), but everything ended well. Just don't start

bitter

everything is dangerous in the early stages. . so see a doctor.

juicy cherry

Take sick leave, stay at home. The doctor will prescribe a gargle with chamomile, honey, some nasal drops. Get more rest. Get well soon! Everything will be fine.

Valentina Meshina

Certainly. This can cause pathology in the baby.

Alexandra Pershukova

Dangerous only when treated with pills. if you don't drink them. then everything will be fine.

DaqpbYAR AndqreVna

Do not get carried away with pills, antibiotics and everything will be fine.

Black_guitar

I had a cold at the same time, but with a temperature ...
Everything seems to be fine, according to the analyzes - I don’t know yet ...

Mermaid Rusalovna

Due to frequent colds during pregnancy, oligohydramnios began in the second trimester, the child has no pathologies. But I have never been treated with pills and vasoconstrictor drops.

MARUSSKA

we are 36 weeks old and have already had a cold 2 times - they were treated with homeopathy - the baby is normal! and all is well! I got sick for the first time at 2-3 weeks and then at 28 weeks! and what to do no one is insured!

A cold during pregnancy, in addition to significantly lowering a woman's immunity, can cause serious complications in the development of a child. The biggest danger is viral infections, and the degree of possible complications depends on the gestational age. According to doctors, the most dangerous is the occurrence of a cold in a pregnant woman in the first trimester of pregnancy. The danger is caused by the fact that the child is not protected by anything and the virus, penetrating into his body, can cause the development of malformations that are dangerous to his life. Often it is a cold in pregnant women in the early stages that causes a miscarriage.

In the second trimester of pregnancy, the child is already reliably protected by the placenta, which prevents the penetration of most viruses. However, the course of a cold, accompanied by a number of complications, can cause a violation of placental metabolism. This process can be caused by complications such as:

preeclampsia;
risk of miscarriage;
exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Such complications can cause disruption of the normal course of pregnancy in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Until the middle of the second trimester, with the development of a cold, disturbances may occur in the process of formation of the organs of the central nervous system, damaging the brain and spinal cord. A cold during pregnancy can cause the development of an infectious and inflammatory process in some of the internal organs of the child, causing diseases such as meningitis, encephalitis, pneumonia, as well as deviations in physical development fetus of a child. Therefore, pregnancy and a cold are considered incompatible phenomena, because it is very difficult to avoid complications. But the most important rule of conduct for a future mother who has a cold is not to panic and not start self-treatment. It is necessary to contact a specialist who will tell you what to do for a pregnant woman with a cold in order to avoid irreversible consequences.

What to do in case of illness?

Pregnancy with a cold right approach can be cured without the use of medications. Be sure to observe half-bed rest, increase the time of sleep and rest, exclude walks on the street in cold weather. It is important to increase the number of meals and drinks for the period of illness, because it is the liquid that can remove infectious agents and toxins from the body of a woman. You also need to eat more, but it is necessary to completely eliminate the use of fatty and overly salty foods, it is worth give preference to vegetables and fruits, and other easily digestible foods - fermented milk products, cereals, chicken broths. When asked what to drink for a pregnant woman with a cold, each specialist will say that tea with honey, warm milk with honey, and rosehip tea will be the most useful. It is worth limiting the amount of cranberry juice and fruit drink, since cranberries are a rich source of vitamin C, which is dangerous for a pregnant woman, because it often provokes a miscarriage. It is also important to know that not all women can drink plenty of fluids, as severe swelling may occur.

It is very important to know what a pregnant woman can take with a cold, especially when it comes to medications. It is necessary to categorically exclude the use of acetylsalicylic acid. This substance is not capable of causing malformations in the development of the child, it is impossible for them to treat a cold in a future mother for another reason. Like any other anti-inflammatory agent, acetylsalicylic acid puts a strain on the heart and kidneys of the baby, which after birth can cause the development of certain diseases of these organs.

It is better to take paracetamol as an anti-inflammatory agent, especially when a cold during pregnancy is accompanied by fever. It is often prescribed by obstetricians and gynecologists to eliminate headaches during pregnancy. With a sore throat, the expectant mother can safely take Faringosept tablets, but it is best to use proven and safe folk remedies, under the influence of which a cold occurs when pregnancy will pass for several days of intensive treatment.

Alternative treatment

Usually, a cold is accompanied by symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, sore or sore throat, cough, and fever. The common cold does not pose a great danger to the normal course of pregnancy, with the exception of those inconveniences that the well-being of a pregnant woman worsens. True, if abundant mucus secretion or nasal congestion are observed for a long time, oxygen starvation of the fetus can often be observed. For this reason, a runny nose should not be delayed, which, if not properly treated, can often lead to complications such as sinusitis, sinusitis and otitis media.

If you think about what to do with a cold during pregnancy, when the disease is accompanied by a runny nose, some effective methods of traditional medicine come to mind. With nasal congestion, you can massage the paranasal sinuses, which can slightly improve nasal breathing. Favorably, inhalations affect the nasal mucosa, in which medicinal solutions, herbal decoctions or essential oils can be used. You can use these recipes:

Drip a few drops of vegetable or essential oil into the nose - olive, menthol, sea buckthorn, rosehip or peach. Such actions can remove the inflammatory process of the nasopharyngeal mucosa.
You can drip a solution of honey, to prepare it, honey should be diluted with boiled water 1: 1.
You should inhale the vapors of onions and garlic, which are rich in phytoncides with antiviral properties.
Prepare nose drops using carrot, beet or apple juice diluted with water.

Having chosen a folk method of treating a common cold, it is important to remember that only freshly prepared remedies can benefit the body, only some of them do not lose their beneficial features during short-term storage in the refrigerator.

Help with sore throat

If a pregnant woman is concerned about the sore throat that often accompanies a cold during pregnancy, it should not be tolerated, allowing the neglect of the disease. good folk medicine is such a remedy: take a spoonful of rosehip syrup, 2 tablespoons of beetroot juice and kefir. Kefir should be room temperature should be drunk after meals. You can also drink a warm milk broth of sage at night: pour a spoonful of grass with a glass of milk, bring to a boil and insist for half an hour. If a cold occurs during pregnancy without fever, inhalations can be performed. To do this, you can use decoctions of chamomile, calendula and eucalyptus.

It is also useful to gargle the sore throat with a decoction of birch, sage and eucalyptus leaves, taken in the same amount. Pour 2 tablespoons of grass with a glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes and gargle every 2 hours. Some women make the mistake of exercising this procedure when the voice is gone. To do this, you need to apply other procedures - put a warm compress on the throat or soar the legs.

In the case when the disease is accompanied by fever, do not rush to use antipyretics, especially if the indicators do not exceed 38 degrees. This process indicates that the body is successful fight with a viral infection, and taking antipyretics in this case can only weaken his defenses.

If the temperature is 38, first of all, the pregnant woman should drink tea from raspberry jam, or a decoction of dried berries or leaves. Raspberry is a powerful antipyretic, and it also effectively fights the development of inflammatory processes in the body of a sick person.

You can also prepare such a remedy from fir or pine buds to reduce the temperature:

take 1 kg of young pine or fir shoots, 500 raspberry roots, 500 g of sugar;
put in glass jar a layer of pine or fir buds, then sugar, and on top a layer of raspberry roots, so alternate until all the components run out;
pour warm water on top to the top;
simmer in a water bath for 6 hours, and then insist for a day;

Take a tablespoon 5 times a day until the body temperature drops. Medicine can be stored long time in a dark cool place.

Disease prevention

So that a cold during pregnancy does not bother a woman throughout the entire period of bearing a child, it is necessary to take actions aimed at preventing the disease. First of all, it is important to increase immunity, which is especially weakened in pregnant women. It is advisable to follow these recommendations.

“You’re pregnant, you shouldn’t get sick!” Women who are expecting a baby often hear. However, colds during the epidemic season are somehow not asked for permission from sympathizers. According to statistics, ARVI during pregnancy affects 55 to 86 percent of women.

What to do if you catch a cold during pregnancy, said Tatyana KOZINA, infectious disease specialist, epidemiologist medical center"AVICENNA" Group of Companies "Mother and Child".

Why do pregnant women get sick easily?

During pregnancy, the body's defenses weaken, both cellular immunity (based on the production of lymphocytes) and humoral (antibody production) are suppressed. Otherwise, the mother's body would begin to reject the embryo, which has foreign cells!

For pregnancy, reduced immunity is the norm, but, unfortunately, because of this, pregnant women often get colds.

Expert comment

Decreased immunity during pregnancy refers to physiological phenomena, there is even such a thing as “physiological immunosuppression of pregnant women”. It is necessary to prevent immunological rejection of the embryo (miscarriage). In this regard, pregnant women are more susceptible to viral infections, including SARS and influenza.

Prevention during the cold season

The best way to maintain your health is a good mood, no worries and faith in the best, in any case, this is what pregnant women often hear. Surely this is real great way, but for more reliability during SARS and influenza epidemics, it would be good to use more traditional methods of prevention:

Oxolinic ointment - lubricate the edge of the nostrils before going out;
Washing the nose after returning from crowded places (within 4 hours after returning);
Complete nutrition and vitamins.

Expert comment

First of all, you need to stop visiting crowded places, and returning home from public places be sure to wash your hands.
It is also recommended to take multivitamin preparations permitted during pregnancy (Vitrum prenatal forte, Elevit prenatal). Pay attention to the natural sources of vitamins: rosehip infusion, fruit drinks from cranberries, lingonberries and sea buckthorn. Of the medications for prevention, you can take "Anaferon", "Grippferon".

What are the dangers of colds and flu during pregnancy

Viruses act on the nervous system, heart, blood vessels, and can provoke inflammatory complications. The degree of risk for the expectant mother depends on the gestational age, but the likelihood of specific negative consequences in each case is unpredictable.

First trimester

The most vulnerable period. At this time, the baby is not yet protected by the placenta, the formation of organs and systems is underway. Therefore, viral diseases can cause malformations and miscarriage. This does not mean that a viral illness automatically puts the pregnancy at risk of termination. But such a possibility, unfortunately, exists.

Second trimester

At this time, the baby is already reliably protected by the placenta, which does not allow viruses to pass through. However, until the middle of the second trimester, the formation of the central nervous system continues, so some risk to the fetus remains.

third trimester

Maternal illness can cause fetal malnutrition, but a cold does not affect the course of childbirth and does not complicate them.

However, if the mother fell ill shortly before the birth, then, according to the rules of the maternity hospital, she is sent to give birth in an isolated observational department. In case of mother's illness cohabitation mother and child after childbirth are excluded.

Expert comment

Viral toxins affect the central nervous and cardiovascular systems, affect blood vessels, have an immunosuppressive effect, contributing to the development of bacterial complications.

Flu shot during pregnancy

In the midst of an influenza epidemic, some pregnant women decide to get vaccinated to reduce their risk. It turns out that such a vaccination is possible, but only in the second or third trimester. The vaccine must be inactivated, that is, not contain active viruses. And please, before vaccination, consult with the doctor who is managing your pregnancy!

Expert comment

Pregnant women can be vaccinated against influenza with inactivated vaccines, preferably in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. These are the following vaccines:

Monogrippol,

monogrippol plus,

monogrippol neo,

Fluarix,

Influvac,

Vaxigripp.

What to do if you get sick during pregnancy

Together with Tatyana Petrovna Kozina, we have compiled a memo for you: what are the means of folk and traditional medicine allowed to use during pregnancy.

THERE ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS A SPECIALIST CONSULTATION IS REQUIRED

Problem	Folk remedies	classical medicine
General malaise	Plentiful warm drink (tea with lemon, fruit drinks or compotes from cranberries, lingonberries, sea buckthorn, mineral water)	Multivitamin complexes for pregnant women
	Infusion of rose hips and viburnum or lemon balm and sage, mixed in equal proportions	Vitamin C in any form (for example, ascorbic acid)
	Grate horseradish on a fine grater, mix with the same amount of sugar, leave in a warm place for 12 hours, strain and take 1 tbsp. every hour in the acute period of a cold	Grippferon, Anaferon children's »
Temperature above 38 degrees	Wiping the body with vodka or a solution of vinegar + water Plentiful warm drink (tea with lemon, fruit drinks or compotes from cranberries, lingonberries, sea buckthorn, mineral water)	Tablets or suppositories "Paracetamol" and its analogues ("Ibuprofen", "Panadol")
Runny nose	Beetroot juice (to bury in the nose)	Spray or drops "Aqua-Maris", "Salin"
	Hot infusion of plantain, wild strawberry leaves and St. John's wort: 2 tbsp. spoons of any herb pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, strain and drink half a glass 2-3 times a day	Washing the nasal passages with: Dolphin device, chamomile decoction, decoction of sage, solution "Malavit", saline solution (1 teaspoon of salt + 1 glass of water)
	Attach a heated bag of salt or sand or a boiled egg or potato to the nose, drip 3-5 drops of menthol oil into each nostril, breathing in and out. (Cannot be used for sinusitis!)	Homeopathic spray "Euphorbium composites" As prescribed by the doctor: Tablets "Sinupret", spray "Bioparox"
Sore throat, cough	Hot milk with still mineral water 1:1, hot milk + a piece of butter	Gargling: furacillin (1 tab. + 1 glass of water), or miramistin, chamomile decoction, decoction of sage, tincture of eucalyptus, Malavit solution, saline solution (1 teaspoon of salt + 1 glass of water).
	Steam inhalation with: chamomile decoction, decoction of sage, decoction of black currant leaves, rosehip broth, tincture of eucalyptus, mineral water.	Sprays and syrups "Gexoral", "Doctor Mom", "Stopangin" (not shown in the 1st trimester)
	Hold in your mouth a teaspoon of sea buckthorn oil or a piece of aloe leaf cut across	Pastilles and lozenges - Faringosept, Strepsils, Neo-angin, Angi-sept (as prescribed by a doctor)

Perhaps the most common disease among pregnant women is the common cold. The causative agent of this disease can be viruses or hypothermia of the body. As it is not difficult to guess, the greatest probability of catching a cold falls on the cold season - winter and early spring. There is even folk omen: if a girl starts to catch cold too often, then this is a sign of pregnancy.

These are only external resemblances to a cold, which are caused hormonal changes after conception, which lead to fatigue, fluid retention and a persistently stuffy nose.

During pregnancy, the body of even the healthiest woman is in a state of oppression. immune system so that a rejecting reaction does not accidentally arise that can destroy its own child, which the body can mistake for a foreign body. As a result of this immunosuppression, the woman becomes more susceptible to all seasonal diseases in order to save the life of the baby.

Many women mistakenly consider immunosuppression to be a pathology and try to cure it. According to doctors, this condition is a normal behavior of the body during pregnancy and is not a cause for concern.

A cold, like any other illness during pregnancy, can harm the baby. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor your health and pay attention to the most harmless signs of the disease. Not many moms manage to have a pregnancy in a warm climate, so try not to catch the flu or a cold in the autumn-winter period. Any wrong step during pregnancy can harm the health of the baby!

The very first symptoms of a cold during pregnancy can be headaches, constant fatigue and malaise. Already in the first day, the condition may worsen. A runny nose appears, then a sore throat begins and a cough begins. In some cases, a cough may appear before other symptoms. Loss of appetite and sore throat are also indicative of a viral illness. As a rule, if the disease is not very serious, then a cold during pregnancy can occur without a high temperature, usually no more than 38 degrees.

The greatest discomfort is delivered by the first 2-3 days of a cold, with proper treatment of which the disease quickly begins to recede.

As a rule, signs of a cold can occur when the body gets wet or hypothermic. More complex diseases of acute respiratory infections or acute respiratory viral infections appear as a result of the action of viruses and bacteria. In all cases, the symptoms of the disease are very similar, but require a different approach to treatment. Not every young mother will be able to distinguish between bronchitis, pneumonia or sinusitis. Therefore, before starting treatment, it will be important to find out what disease you have to deal with.

Why is a cold dangerous during pregnancy?

Another unpleasant moment - the virus may already be in your body, but not be active. But when favorable conditions occur, which include pregnancy, the virus begins its vigorous activity for reproduction. Most often this happens in the first trimester, when the fetus is just beginning to develop and form. Even a minor illness like a cold can cause a delay in the development of a child's vital organs.

If herpes has appeared on the lips, which happens quite often during pregnancy, then there is no reason to worry. The appearance of a cold on the lips can give the child immunity to this disease after birth, since along with nutrients, the baby also receives antibodies against viruses.

The most dangerous thing in the first weeks of pregnancy is to get rubella. The symptoms of this viral infection are very similar to the common cold: cough, runny nose and swollen lymph nodes. There may be minor skin rashes that only an experienced dermatologist can see. Even a slight runny nose is another serious danger. If you do not start his treatment in time, the disease can progress to sinusitis, bronchitis or pneumonia.

Another big danger for the baby is viral infections such as the flu. There are usually 2 options here: either the virus does not have any effect on the development of the child, or defects appear that lead to spontaneous miscarriage. In such a situation, it is necessary to be observed by a specialist. Only he can tell if the pregnancy is going well. If the results of analyzes and studies do not reveal any pathologies, then there is no reason for concern.

Such serious illnesses will have to be treated with serious drugs. But in the first months, the embryo is so weak that any medicine can terminate the pregnancy. The sad fact is that you can kill a baby even before you know about the pregnancy. If the pregnancy was planned, then taking care of your health should begin from the first days after conception.

Colds in the second trimester are less dangerous, but do not relax! A lot of unpleasant complications can also occur in mom: polyhydramnios, the development of inflammatory diseases of the internal genital organs, complications in the postpartum period and chronic infections.

No one can say how a harmless cold will end, but if you take care of maintaining immunity and combating the first symptoms of the disease in a timely manner, then this will not affect the health of the mother and child!

But even a severe form of a cold during pregnancy is not a sentence. The mother's body can withstand many diseases without consequences for the fetus and the woman herself. It all depends on the state of health and genetic predisposition.

Cold treatment during pregnancy

As mentioned earlier, many diseases have similar symptoms, so before starting treatment, you need to know exactly which disease will have to be defeated. Of course, it is best to entrust this task to a specialist - your doctor. In a state of pregnancy, completely different methods of treating a cold are required. Medications habitual in the normal state may be ineffective during pregnancy, and even lead to complications!

First of all, with any signs of a cold, you should cancel all your plans and lie down at home for a couple of days. During the treatment of diseases during pregnancy, bed rest is a prerequisite. Leaving the house or exercising homework It will be possible only after the cure of all symptoms. If the treatment of a cold is delayed, then you need to re-contact your doctor!

An important element of health and treatment during pregnancy will be the correct balanced diet and enough clean drinking water. Water helps to remove pathogens and accumulated toxins from the body. But this does not mean that water consumption should become uncontrolled. Excess water in the body can lead to edema.

It is recommended not to load the gastrointestinal tract with heavy food during pregnancy, but to choose more digestible foods and dishes. Spicy, salty and fried foods should also be excluded. Cereals and steamed vegetables, dairy products or dietary broths will be an excellent source of energy. In a word - choose warm and liquid food. Love onions and garlic - great, a couple of garlic cloves will help you cope with the disease faster.

It is strictly forbidden to take alcohol and medicines alcohol based. Do not take antibiotics, antipyretics, immunomodulators and products that increase blood pressure without the need and permission of a doctor. Best to use natural preparations and traditional medicine.

Treatment of colds during pregnancy folk remedies

Most drugs are generally prohibited or not recommended during pregnancy, because pharmaceutical companies are afraid to take responsibility for possible fetal defects. Any caring mother should understand that any pill can affect the child in the most unpredictable way. Therefore, it is best to resort to the tried and tested for centuries folk ways treatment of colds - medicinal herbs!

It is not recommended to take herbal tinctures for alcohol, like any alcohol. Even a small dose of alcohol can cause irreparable harm fetus! The heart of the child works at a high pace - at least 200 beats per minute. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can further accelerate this rhythm, and this can lead to chronic heart disease after birth!

During epidemics, it is better to use more effective means to maintain immunity. For example, regular horseradish is one of the most effective cold remedies during pregnancy. This is especially popular folk recipe: you need to finely grind the horseradish root and mix with an equal amount of honey, refined sugar is also not recommended. Put the resulting mixture in a warm place for 1 day and take a tablespoon every hour.

Against a cough, inhalations with sage or chamomile will be effective. They soften the inflamed nasopharynx and treat a runny nose. To carry out inhalation, it is necessary to boil the potatoes along with the peel, adding a tablespoon of eucalyptus or chamomile leaves to it, and then inhale its vapors directly from the pan while covering your head with a towel.

If you suffer from dry throat, then you can make decoctions for gargling from calendula, chamomile or sage. If herbs do not help get rid of pain, then you can buy ready-made rinse mixtures in the form of tablets at the pharmacy, they quickly dissolve in water and disinfect the oral cavity. The most suitable during pregnancy are Furacilin or Chlorhexidine.

Another proven remedy for treating colds during pregnancy is honey and bee products! These delicious and healthy treats are excellent tool from respiratory diseases. Honey will be especially effective in combination with lemon and rosehip infusion as a tea. But you should not get carried away with honey towards the end of pregnancy - your baby may have an allergy, and your mother may have diabetes.

The danger of overheating when treating a cold

Particular care should be taken when treating a cold in pregnant women water procedures. A relaxing hot bath with salt or essential oils can have a stimulating effect on the uterus, which can lead to miscarriage or premature birth! It is also forbidden to go to the bath or sauna.

Be careful with the leg park. Heat causes blood to rush to the legs, and there is a chance that blood will drain from the placenta, which will cause a lack of oxygen and nutrients at the baby.

Colds during pregnancy are best treated in dry and warm conditions. Wear a scarf, wool socks and warm pajamas. Just a few nights in this form will significantly improve your well-being and relieve sore throat and runny nose.

Runny nose and stuffy nose

A severe runny nose with a cold makes breathing difficult not only for the mother, but also for the child. This syndrome is called hypoxia. But along with the lack of oxygen, the body begins to experience a lack of water! With a severe runny nose, the body can lose 2 liters of fluid per day! Therefore, try to make up for these losses during the day.

Also, during pregnancy, it is not recommended to abuse unnecessarily nasal drops like Naphthyzinum, Nazivin or Galazolin. Carefully read the instructions for the drops and do not exceed the recommended dosages. The fact is that these drops contain vasoconstrictive substances, the action of which can negatively affect the blood supply to the placenta, which can lead to a delay in the development of your child.

In addition, everyone knows about the dependence on such drops. Already after 3 days of using Naphthyzinum, addiction and almost drug addiction may occur, which will provoke you to frequent instillations into the nose, even for no reason. This is due to vasospasm and swelling of the nasal mucosa. As a rule, drops give only temporary relief, and after a while the nose is blocked even more, which leads to vicious circle! The use of these drops is recommended only during a strong flow of mucus from the nose.

Pregnant girls are even more prone to drip addiction, many feel nasal congestion throughout pregnancy until the baby is born. In this case, it is best to rinse the nose with a weak solution of salt - only half a teaspoon of salt per glass of water will be enough. You can also buy seawater-based nasal drops, such as Aquamaris. Or drip a couple of drops of aloe juice into the nose.

Another effective remedy is the Asterisk balm. You can simply inhale it, and lubricate your nose with it. The ointment "Doctor Mom" based on herbs has a similar effect. Watch closely for manifestation allergic reactions if they appeared, then it is not advisable to use these ointments and balms.

Boosting immunity with vitamins

During pregnancy, women need vitamins more than ever! Therefore, try to eat as much fresh fruit as possible every day! Apples, bananas, oranges, tangerines, pineapples are available almost all year round. And in summer season indulge in juicy berries - raspberries, strawberries, cherries and others will quickly fill your body with vitamins. Most often, this method is much cheaper and more effective than using tablets and capsules with synthetic vitamins.

If you want to take pharmacy vitamins, then be sure to visit a doctor's consultation! After all, much depends on the duration of pregnancy and the presence of diseases. The doctor may recommend taking ascorbic acid to maintain tone during infectious diseases. The most important thing is not to take vitamins more than normal, an overdose of vitamins can lead to wrong development your baby!

What to do with a high temperature during pregnancy?

As a rule, colds pass at a body temperature of 38 degrees. Higher temperatures are very rare. In this case, the doctor may prescribe antipyretic drugs, such as paracetamol. The use of aspirin is not recommended, as one of its side effects may become a miscarriage! It is strictly forbidden to take any even the latest antibiotics, which can lead to the development of fetal defects. Colds during pregnancy can be cured without them.

If a sharp rise in temperature is accompanied by chills, then it is best to wrap yourself in a warm blanket and drink a few cups of hot herbal tea from raspberries, oregano, or coltsfoot. Heat will help expand blood vessels and warm the body. Next, you need to bring down the heat, for this you can rub the body with 3% vinegar diluted with water.

Cold prevention during pregnancy

Treating a cold is not a pleasant occupation. It is best to take care of your health in advance! To prevent the disease from being taken by surprise during pregnancy, it is necessary to observe several simple rules. Important condition prevention of any cold - strengthening immunity!

The main success of health during pregnancy will be healthy lifestyle life! Urgently need to get rid of all bad habits. Try to spend more time outdoors - at least 3 hours a day. Hiking in a park or forest will help strengthen the immune system and heart muscles. In cold or rainy weather do not allow hypothermia of the body and wetting of the lower extremities. You will have to forget about fashion - wear only comfortable and warm clothes. Ventilate your home as often as possible, clean and dust. Try to practice daily therapeutic gymnastics or yoga.

Another good remedy for the prevention of colds during pregnancy - aromatherapy and essential oils. Oils such as mint, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary and many others have a good antiseptic effect. But read the instructions carefully - many essential oils are not recommended during pregnancy, and also have individual intolerance. Onion and garlic also have an antiseptic effect - you can not only eat them, but also spread the sliced \u200b\u200bsections where you spend most of the day.

Do not forget about basic safety even with family members, friends and neighbors - after all, according to appearance It is not always possible to determine the presence of a viral disease in a person. A harmless conversation or handshake will reward you with dangerous pathogens. infectious diseases. Moreover, any contact with sick people is prohibited! Try to avoid crowded and poorly ventilated places.

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During pregnancy, any illness can lead to unexpected and backfire. After all, many drugs during this period are strictly prohibited, and you have to choose between effective and safest means for the child. The same applies to diseases such as the common cold.

It is not difficult for an ordinary person to get rid of a cold - he drank pills, dripped drops, and after a few days he was already completely healthy. A how to cure a cold during pregnancy? There are some nuances here that any expectant mother should know about.

They call it a cold a number of infectious diseases that affect the upper Airways. These include SARS, acute respiratory infections, sinusitis, otitis media, rhinitis, tonsillitis and others.

For all these diseases common symptoms are: runny nose, cough, fever, and in some cases, sore throat.

Contrary to popular belief, it is impossible to catch any of these diseases simply by chilling the body. These are viral diseases that are transmitted in contact with a sick person. Hypothermia, which leads to a decrease in the body's defenses, is only one of the factors that increase the risk of infection.

The body of a woman is designed so that during pregnancy on her own lowers the functionality of the immune system. The fetus is to some extent a foreign body, and so that it is not rejected by the body, the defense systems reduce their activity.

This state is called immunosuppression and it is necessary to prevent conflict between the body of the mother and the developing baby.

At the same time, this condition leads to vulnerability female body before all kinds of viral diseases. That is why main cause of colds when carrying a child, weakened immunity can be considered.

Any contact and even being in the same room with a sick person at times increases the likelihood of contracting a cold.

other factors contributing to the onset of the disease are: stress, prolonged exposure to the street in cold weather, allergies, gastritis, smoking, eating a large amount of sweets or fatty foods.

Is a cold dangerous during pregnancy? Few women imagine how dangerous a common cold can be during pregnancy, so they prefer to be treated on their own, at home. Meanwhile, in the first months of bearing a child, a cold can be serious threat to the fetus.

What is dangerous and what are the consequences of a cold in early pregnancy? The first trimester is characterized by the active formation of tissues and organs of the baby. Any problem and a cold in the mother's body at an early stage of pregnancy will certainly affect the development of the child.

How does a cold affect the fetus during pregnancy? by the most dangerous complications colds are:

- lack of oxygen supplied to it;
severe pathologies of development of systems and organs;
intrauterine infection;

Colds are dangerous not only for the baby. Pregnant women are also at risk serious complications, including: inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, chronic infections, massive blood loss during childbirth, the release of amniotic fluid ahead of time, as well as various complications of the postpartum period.

Regardless of at what stage of pregnancy a catarrhal disease occurs, you need to be sure to visit a doctor. Only a specialist will determine the severity of the disease and prescribe proper treatment, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body of a pregnant woman.

Any catarrhal disease during pregnancy manifests itself in a woman with the same symptoms as in the normal state, but due to reduced immunity, the disease is often more severe.

The first signs of a cold- malaise, fatigue, headaches. Gradually, the condition will worsen, in a day it may appear severe runny nose, dry cough, pain when swallowing, loss of appetite, a slight increase in temperature (not more than 38 ° C). active phase the disease lasts about 3-4 days, after which, if the treatment was carried out correctly, the condition begins to improve.

How to treat a cold during pregnancy

How to treat a cold during pregnancy? What can you do for a cold during pregnancy? During childbearing treat colds very carefully. Many drugs are contraindicated at this time, as they can have a negative effect on developing fetus. Only a doctor has the right to prescribe a course of treatment, after a thorough examination and diagnosis of the disease.

cold medicine during pregnancy

What pills and drugs can be used for colds during pregnancy For the treatment of colds during pregnancy the following drugs are allowed:

At high temperature- Paracetamol, Panadol (can be used at any time), Grippferon, Viferon (from the second trimester).
With a cold solutions for washing the sinuses Aquamaris or Dolphin will help. If the discharge from the nose is very thick and other remedies do not help, Sinupred can be used, but only in tablet form.
When coughing Lazolvan, Coldrex broncho, Tantum verde, ACC, Stopangin, Eludril, Hexaspray are considered the most effective means.
A sore throat can be treated with sprays and rinses such as Miramistin, Geksoral, Pinasol, Chlorhexidine, Ingalipt. Faringosept and Lizobakt tablets will be safe, which must be dissolved in the mouth. These pills have a positive effect even with such serious illnesses like tonsillitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis, gingivitis, etc.

Homeopathy

What can be done from homeopathy for colds during pregnancy? Homeopathic preparations allowed at any stage of pregnancy and are considered completely safe for the treatment of colds. The most widespread are Gripp-hel, Anaferon, Oscillococcinum and Antigrippin.

Oscillococcinum can be taken one tablet a week as a prophylactic against all kinds of colds.

Treatment of colds during pregnancy folk remedies

Many folk remedies for colds during pregnancy help to cope with it no worse than medications. But before using them, nevertheless must get a doctor's approval.

For sore throat rinsing with chamomile, eucalyptus, sage, St. John's wort, as well as a solution of soda and salt with the addition of a few drops of iodine will help. These funds reduce inflammation, and also destroy pathogenic bacteria.

At high temperature you can use folk antipyretics:

decoction of dried raspberry leaves;
a decoction of linden flowers;
rubbing the body with vinegar solution;
cabbage leaf compresses applied to the chest;
apple broth - 100 g of dried apples are poured with a liter of boiling water;
carrot or beet juice.

Potato inhalation will help with coughing. It is necessary to select 6-7 medium potatoes, without peeling, put in a liter container, pour water and cook until tender. You can add a few leaves of eucalyptus and a drop of fir oil there.

Relieve cough and improve expectoration tools such as:

a decoction of the leaves of plantain, coltsfoot and black currant;
onion decoction: a small onion in the husk is placed in a container with water (the water should cover the onion), 4-5 tablespoons of sugar are added there, all this is boiled for about half an hour, then cooled and filtered. You need to take a decoction in a teaspoon half an hour before a meal.

With a runny nose will help to cope with washing the sinuses with the following solutions:

Mint, rosehip and string are taken in a ratio of 3:1:2, mixed, then two tablespoons (tablespoons) of this mixture are poured into a thermos and poured with a glass of boiling water. The decoction should be infused for about 3 hours, then it should be filtered and washed with the nose in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Pour 100 ml of warm water into a glass, add a couple of drops of iodine and a small pinch of salt. This solution should be instilled into each nostril 3 drops.
Mash a few leaves of aloe until juice is obtained, mix this juice in equal proportions with water and bury it in the nose a couple of drops three times a day.

Daily routine for colds

For the entire period of the course of the disease, a pregnant woman needs stick to bed rest . You need to cancel your plans, do not leave the house and do as little housework as possible.

In addition, with a cold, keep yourself warm. Warm socks should be worn on the legs, a sweater or sweater on the body. wool sweater spend most of the day wrapped in a blanket.

Nutrition

During a cold it is important to drink plenty of fluids. Water will improve the elimination of toxic substances from the body, help in the fight against pathogenic microorganisms. Cowberry or cranberry fruit drinks, mineral water without gas, as well as tea with the addition of honey, chamomile, raspberries or lemon will be very useful.

During the illness must be abandoned from severe, spicy, oily and fried food. Easily digestible foods should be preferred - cereals, broths, stewed vegetables.

The diet must include garlic and onions, which are natural antibiotics and help fight viral infections.

What treatments are prohibited during pregnancy

The following drugs are strictly prohibited:

Levomycetin, Streptomycin, Tetracycline, Immunomodulators and alcohol tinctures. These drugs increase blood pressure and cause heart palpitations.
Aspirin. It thins the blood and increases bleeding. Taking aspirin during the 1st trimester can cause severe fetal malformations.
Indomethacin. A sharp increase in pressure in the pulmonary arteries, which can lead to fetal death.
Bactrim, Biseptol and other co-trimoxazole derivatives. May contribute to the development of the cleft palate in a child.
sleeping pills and hormonal preparations. They cause pathologies in the development of the organs and limbs of the baby.
Vasoconstrictor drops are contraindicated (Tizin, Oxymetazoline, Naphthyzinum or Nazol). They negatively affect the cardiovascular system of the fetus.

Pregnant woman with a cold strictly prohibited hot baths, saunas, mustard plasters. Many medicinal herbs are also contraindicated during pregnancy. Before using any drug collection, you should study its packaging - it always indicates the admissibility of using the drug during pregnancy.

Cold prevention during pregnancy

Pregnant woman to prevent colds should boost your immune system. To this end, you need to walk more often in the fresh air, move more and adhere to a balanced diet. Before visiting crowded places, it is recommended to treat the nose with oxolin ointment.

During epidemics you should limit visits to public places, or wear gauze bandages; take, carry out timely vaccination, and also ventilate the living quarters more often.

Self-medicating a cold during pregnancy is extremely dangerous. At the first signs of the disease, you will need to urgently consult a doctor, especially if the disease is accompanied by such symptoms as: high temperature (more than 38 ° C), vomiting, inflammation of the tonsils, plaque in the throat, severe headaches, shortness of breath.
Raspberries in the treatment of colds are allowed to be used no earlier than the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. It is also better not to use honey in the first half of bearing a child, since it contributes to the development of allergies in the baby.
Vitamin complexes are allowed to be taken only with the approval of a doctor. An excess of vitamins can cause hypervitaminosis, which is no less dangerous than a vitamin deficiency in the body.

Video about colds during pregnancy

We offer you to watch a video about a cold during pregnancy. This video talks about features of the treatment of colds during pregnancy about permitted drugs and their correct use.

Any disease during the period of bearing a child is complicated by many factors, the most important of which is the ban on the use of common methods of treatment. And what remedies have helped you cope with a cold? What is the best treatment for a cold during pregnancy? Tell us about them in the comments.