Gorciniks during pregnancy

Many of us since childhood are familiar, simple and very effective means for treating various symptoms of colds, bronchitis or pneumonia - mustard plasters. As a rule, they are rectangular leaves of paper, on which dry mustard is applied. In some cases, they can be purchased in the form of small bags of porous paper containing mustard powder.

Mustards have a high analgesic and distracting effect, due to the considerable warming of deeply located tissues and the expansion of blood vessels. Methods of their application can be different - in most cases mustard plasters are applied to the back between the shoulder blades or to the chest, but in some situations they can be placed on the neck below the neck, as well as on the calves or feet.

Along with a large number of valuable and useful properties, this means of folk medicine has quite a lot of contraindications. So, mustard plasters can not be applied to too sensitive or damaged skin, in the presence of any purulent skin diseases, psoriasis, bronchial asthma, oncological neoplasms and other situations. Also, many women are wondering whether it is possible to put mustard plasters during pregnancy in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester, and whether this method of treatment can harm the future baby. Let us dwell in more detail on this question.

Can pregnant women put mustard plasters?

Gorchichniki have long been one of the most controversial methods of treatment. Some doctors believe that they are absolutely harmless, but they can not be used during the waiting period of the child, others generally categorically interfere with the use of this method and prohibit putting mustard plasters to all people without exception, and pregnant women in particular.

Although practically all doctors agree that mustard medicines are contraindicated in the period of expectation of the child, many future mothers successfully use this method to treat various symptoms of colds. So all the same, can you put mustard plaster to pregnant women or not?

In most cases, with the help of this traditional medicine warm up the area of ​​the chest and back. Meanwhile, overheating of these parts of the body, as well as the pelvis and abdomen is very dangerous for expectant mothers, as it activates the uterus and significantly increases the likelihood of miscarriage or the onset of premature birth. In addition, the mustard itself has a pronounced abortive effect and, moreover, may adversely affect the health of the baby's future. That is why the answer to the question whether pregnant women with cough or other symptoms can put mustard plasters on the chest, is obvious - in no case it is impossible.

Meanwhile, there is another way of using mustard plasters, which is not contraindicated to pregnant women. So, this means of folk medicine is very often used to quickly get rid of severe pain and sensation of perspiration in the throat. Contrary to popular belief, in such a situation, during pregnancy, it is not wise to put a mustard plaster on your throat, since the skin in this place is too sensitive, and this product can cause a rather serious burn.

Much safer and, at the same time, more effective, in case of pain in the throat during pregnancy, put mustard plasters in socks. To do this, they should be placed on the heels, fixed with a polyethylene film and immediately put on warm cotton socks. Keep mustard on your feet should not be more than an hour. This procedure is very effective, because during the warming of the legs, the sore throat passes very quickly.