The most tender feelings are manifested in the expectant mother in anticipation of the child. She becomes very feminine, vulnerable, touching. Also it would be desirable, that any problems have not spoiled time of joyful expectation of the kid.
But nevertheless there is a number of dangers for pregnant women, as their immunity is usually understated. In this case, heartburn or toxicosis may seem just a trifle compared to what could threaten the health of a woman or a fetus. For example, many people consider it very dangerous to cough. And not in vain.
Cough and pregnancy is an unacceptable combination. It must be very much avoided. For this, there is prevention. It is aimed at increasing the immunity of pregnant women and preventing diseases. Her recipe is simple: regular walks, cleanliness in the house, special vitamins, aromatherapy. And do not forget that all this brings pleasure, a good mood. At the same time it will give energy to the woman. Also, the expectant mother should shorten her time among large populations, especially during epidemics.
But, if a strong cough during pregnancy still appeared, do not panic. The fetus feels all the negative emotions, and this is certainly not good for him. You just need to find out from a competent specialist - which means better to use for treatment. Many are afraid of medicines and prefer to use herbs, infusions and other folk recipes to treat them. Sometimes this is correct, because the list of medicines allowed for pregnant women is limited. But herbs also have a chemical effect, like medicines. Therefore, it's better not to be treated yourself. And about every remedy you need to know exactly - is it allowed during pregnancy.
Treatment for wet cough
Wet cough during pregnancy is very undesirable. He delivers problems not only to the future mother, but also to the child. With a wet cough, abdominal muscles tend to strain, and the uterus is in tonus. As a result, intrauterine hypoxia of the fetus or abortion can occur.
In any case, without consulting a doctor can not do. Self-medication is strictly prohibited. Only a specialist, having conducted an examination, can prescribe what to drink when coughing to pregnant women. In general, patients are attributed inhalation, herbal teas and various syrups or tablets. For respiratory procedures, potatoes, honey with water, decoctions from cranberry leaves, turns, yarrow or essential oils (eucalyptus, fir, rosemary) are perfect. To cure cough with phlegm during pregnancy helps tea with milk, green tea, broth of wild rose, viburnum, sage, black currant, coltsfoot and balm. Very popular is the plantain of cough during pregnancy. Syrups and decoctions from this plant are most effective and absolutely safe.
The list of acceptable medications came from Dr. Mom, Gedelix, Licorice root syrup, Muciltin, Bromhexin, Herbion, Dr. Theiss, Pectusin, Ambrobene, Lazolvan, Flavamedi others. Very useful and cough medicine for pregnant women with thermopsis, althaea root, as well as the root of Ipecacuan. Many doctors attribute Stonewall to coughing. It perfectly helps with pregnancy in any of its stages. This homeopathic remedy has a sweet taste, has a bronchodilator, mucolytic and expectorant
If the cough is accompanied by a fever
Temperature and cough during pregnancy is an extremely unpleasant combination. It is possible that this is already bronchitis or even pneumonia. Consultation of a doctor is needed urgently. And in anticipation of it, as well as during the entire period of temperature increase, it is necessary to drink a lot of liquid. This is necessary in order to compensate for the loss of fluid in the body. At the same time, beverages that contain dogrose syrup are very helpful. But the main thing - no self-treatment. In order not to harm the child, it is better to strictly follow his recommendations.