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The famous science fiction writer A. Belyaev wrote in one of his novels in the second half of the 20th century that by the 21st century all diseases except the runny nose will be defeated. The forecast turned out to be too optimistic, but not without some truth: nowadays, runny nose and colds really cause a lot of trouble.

A seemingly harmless cold becomes a real problem for pregnant women. And the point is not that if a woman is sick, she has a stuffy nose and a sore throat. The main question is how will this affect the condition of the fetus and newborn? After all, both the disease itself and the treatment taken can have a bad effect on the development and health of the unborn baby.

Manifestation of a cold

Microorganisms surround humans everywhere and, according to some data, make up up to 1.5% of the body weight of the average adult. While some of them help people function normally, others, on the contrary, cause illness. The latter, unfortunately, are the majority.

Among all infectious diseases, a person most often encounters a group that doctors briefly call acute respiratory infections - acute respiratory diseases. This includes a separate, but no less common subgroup - acute respiratory viral infections, or ARVI. Common to them are the symptoms called colds:

• Increased body temperature.
• Nasal congestion.
• Serous discharge from the nose.
• Cough.
• Sore throat.
• Frequent sneezing.
• Pain in the ear area.

It often happens that a cold is accompanied by headache, fatigue and body aches.

Such manifestations do not relate to respiratory disorders and are provoked by a general intoxication syndrome, but they also need to be treated.

Immune response

It seems that a person should have a system for fighting pathogens, right? She is, and if we get sick, we get better thanks to her. Immunity cannot always prevent disease. Viruses – the most common pathogens of acute respiratory infections – very changeable. And every time it turns out that the immune cells have the wrong settings to destroy the insidious microbe in the bud. Therefore, people can get colds many times in their lives.

After infection, the immune system studies the enemy, selects the most effective weapon for him and destroys him, the person recovers. Until the next time, when the same, but still slightly different virus comes. This feature does not allow the effective use of vaccination to prevent colds.

It is logical that a weakened immune system allows microbes (viruses and bacteria) to cause illness. With this condition – immunosuppression – All women face during pregnancy. So colds during pregnancy are not at all uncommon.

Maternal body

The emerging fetus has its own unique genetic information. In order not to provoke allergic phenomena, the mother’s immune system is slightly reconfigured and reduces its sensitivity. This does not mean that a woman remains defenseless against infection, far from it. But there is still a reason to take care of yourself.

A cold during pregnancy is harmful and sometimes dangerous for the mother as much as for the fetus. A woman’s body works under increased stress. Because of this, he tends to experience the disease in a more severe form than usual.

Effect on the embryo

The fetus is at even greater risk. He also has intensive and subtle processes, the intervention of microbes in which does not lead to anything good. Colds of the expectant mother are fraught with a lot of troubles:

• Spontaneous termination of pregnancy.
• Premature birth.
• Developmental anomalies.
• Pathologies of amniotic fluid.
• Changes in the umbilical cord.
• Placental insufficiency.
• Congenital diseases.

Statistics show that approximately 20% of early miscarriages are caused by a cold in the first trimester of pregnancy.

The main reason for this is the delayed maturation of the placenta, which will not disappear anywhere and poses a problem even at later stages.

Viruses freely penetrate the placenta filter (hematoplacental barrier) and cause great harm to the cells of the embryo. Often irreparable. In some developed countries there is even a practice that, at first glance, is very cynical. Women diagnosed with a cold during pregnancy, 1st trimester and the threat of spontaneous abortion are not treated. It is believed that 80% of such early miscarriages are caused by fetal anomalies incompatible with life and are an integral part of natural selection. Although, according to the author of the article, such a decision must be made on an individual basis.

Principles of treatment

If you estimate the frequency of occurrence of colds in the human population, it becomes clear that the issue of treating pregnant women is quite acute. Nowadays, human migration allows viruses and bacteria to quickly spread throughout the planet, making it almost impossible to hide from them.

General principles of treatment for pregnant women, especially in the early stages, are of little use. Such women require a special approach, even if there is a simple runny nose in the first trimester of pregnancy. Unfortunately, in our country there have been no detailed studies on how to treat such patients.

International practice

The USA has developed a classification of drugs that is used in many developed countries of the world. The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed the following gradation of drugs:

It is very difficult to compile a list of drugs for each category due to different names in the pharmacopoeias of different countries. Practicing gynecologists are familiar with this list and know what to do and how to prescribe for colds in pregnant women.

The danger of self-medication

In countries where such a classification is not widely used, deviations from international standards are often allowed. Moreover, the fault of doctors in this is not so great. Women themselves cause much more harm to themselves if they try to treat themselves:

1. Drugs without proven effectiveness are used. Some drugs that supposedly normalize metabolism have these features. People often confuse dietary supplements (BAS) with medications, although there is a fundamental difference between them.
2. Several means are used simultaneously when this can be avoided. An example is relieving fever and headaches with complex medications for colds and flu. The source of information about the effectiveness of which is advertising.
3. The regimen taken combines drugs in an irrational combination. This often occurs if a woman tries to cure a cold using a regimen prescribed to another pregnant woman.

Many difficulties arise from treatment with folk remedies. Many of them, based on herbs, are truly harmless. At the same time, they are ineffective.

Therefore, fever and sore throat should be a reason to visit a medical facility.

Medications

Some cold medicines can and should be used during pregnancy. This primarily applies to two categories of drugs:

1. Substances that do not penetrate the hematoplacental barrier.
2. Forms for local use.

However, even in these cases, an unprofessional approach is dangerous. Hippocrates also said that poison can be medicine, and medicine can be poison. In relation to pregnant women, the second postulate is very relevant.

Remember that careless use of any chemical compounds, which include all medications, can be harmful.

Products for systemic use

In no case should you trust information that any medicine is filtered by the placenta and does not enter the fetal bloodstream. If the mother is sick, the placental barrier is easily overcome by the main cold pathogens - viruses. At the same time, they damage this filter, its permeability increases and filtration properties decrease.

As a result, those substances that normally should not enter the fetal bloodstream penetrate there. This applies to any dosage forms that have a systemic effect: tablets, injections, droppers.

It is worthwhile to dwell in more detail on the overly popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Regarding the drugs in this group, there is an opinion that, apart from them, nothing else can be done to relieve pain in the head or throat. Some pregnant women, having caught a cold, out of habit trust NSAIDs with the health of both themselves and the fetus.

Indeed, some antipyretic and analgesic drugs can be used during pregnancy. No targeted studies have been conducted on these drugs, however, according to statistics, the following are considered relatively safe:

• Paracetamol.
• Indomethacin.
• Diclofenac.

It is believed that paracetamol has the least effect on the fetus. Due to this, it was excluded from the category of teratogenic drugs.

The results of practical observations made it possible to identify individual representatives of antipyretic drugs, the use of which is not recommended during pregnancy:

• This primarily applies to cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors. The most popular are nimesulide, meloxicam, celecoxib.
• Aspirin. Its use should be abandoned in favor of others. If prescriptions of acetylsalicylic acid are necessary, small doses are used.
• For ibuprofen, a connection has been observed between its use and the development of congenital anomalies. Although many are classified as mild or reversible, its use in pregnant women is not recommended.

There is no reliable data on the dangers of many drugs, but to normalize elevated temperature, it is more advisable to use drugs from the first list. Again, this should only be done in collaboration with your doctor. All NSAIDs can interfere with fetal circulation when used in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.

The literature describes a case where a cold at 38 weeks of pregnancy was the reason for the prescription of diclofenac. As a result, emergency delivery by caesarean section was required. The cause was early closure of the aortic duct in the fetus. The development of such an anomaly is typical for many NSAIDs.

The second most common complication of taking antipyretics in the second half of pregnancy is pathology of the urinary system of newborns. Up to the development of renal failure. This is already considered proven.

A paradoxical conclusion arises: taking antipyretics to treat colds is safer in the first trimester.

Topical products

In this regard, dosage forms that are intended for topical use look much more advantageous in this regard. There is one thing: when using them, you need to pay attention to the ability to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Typically, such information is indicated in the instructions for use; it must be read carefully.

Most often, the absorption of local forms is minimal, their concentration in the bloodstream rarely reaches significant values. But you should still play it safe and consult with a professional physician before starting use. Even if these are, at first glance, harmless forms:

• Nasal drops.
• Throat spray.
• Eye and/or ear drops.
• External balms and creams.

Unlike tablets and injections, they are very good to use if the cold does not affect the general well-being of the expectant mother and occurs without fever or intoxication. Local remedies cope well with a runny nose and sore throat, and help cure a pregnant woman without the need to take systemic drugs. Great if you need to treat colds at any stage of pregnancy:

• Nasal congestion during a runny nose can be removed with a solution of vasoconstrictor drops in children's concentration. You should not use it more than twice a day, especially in the first trimester.
• A spray that is used to irrigate the back wall of the pharynx, for example, Yox, Orasept, will help treat a sore throat. Ear and eye drops with an antimicrobial component will not cause harm at any time. Of course, if you follow the instructions.
• Balms based on eucalyptus and other aromatic oils can be very effective for colds. But they must be treated very carefully, since they have a general effect on the body. For example, they can change the tone of blood vessels and muscles of the uterus.

Medicinal herbs

Preparations based on medicinal plants have recently gained popularity due to their lower toxicity and milder effect. Unfortunately, such confidence has little basis. Primarily due to the fact that almost no one has assessed the effect of herbs on the body of a pregnant woman and the fetus. But you shouldn’t completely dismiss plants: research has still been carried out on some.

1. Echinacea purpurea. Stimulates the immune system, good for prevention. When a cold begins, it reduces the duration of the period of elevated temperature. Can be taken in both the first and third trimester. Safe dosage in tablets is 250–500 mg/day, in tincture – 5–15 drops/day. Duration of treatment is 5–7 days. The duration of treatment and dose must be agreed with your doctor!
2. Raspberry leaf tea. General strengthening effect. You can drink from 1 to 8 cups per day. Not recommended in the first weeks of pregnancy.
3. Mint. Delicious and aromatic tea. No negative effects on the fetus were noted.

Chamomile, St. John's wort, ginseng, and gingko biloba are reliably harmful during pregnancy. It is worth limiting your interest in exotic plants, for example, Chinese ones. They are not native to our region and can have unpredictable effects.

Having trusted the benefits of herbs, many make a mistake common to all types of treatment: they use several types of plants without thinking about their interaction. In Europe, pregnant women are offered to drink ready-made mixtures specially developed for them. A thoughtful and forward-looking approach.

Cold prevention

Despite all the successes of doctors and pharmacists, the best way to fight colds is prevention. The rules of a healthy lifestyle are well known and effective. Therefore, you need to think about the health of the fetus even before the start of pregnancy.

The first step is to accustom yourself to doing morning exercises. As a preventive measure, you can take multivitamin preparations. Some of them are even recommended for pregnant women. Regular ventilation of premises and giving up bad habits, organic food and a positive attitude.

This complex is the best companion for a pregnant woman on the path to having a healthy baby. The reconfiguration of the immune system will be gentle, which will help avoid colds, fever and runny nose.

An analysis of the morbidity and, alas, mortality of pregnant women shows that the medical prognosis is more difficult the later the person seeks qualified medical help. A timely visit to the doctor will protect the mother and fetus from many complications, and sometimes even save life.

During pregnancy, your immune system operates at a "lower speed" than usual - which is actually not so bad on the one hand, since you are carrying a child (and he is essentially a "foreigner" in your body, the most beloved, of course, but for the body this is how the baby is perceived) and physiologically - the immune system suppresses its activity so that there is no rejection of the fetus. This is nature and all these functions, to save the baby and give him life, are launched automatically in the mother’s body. The downside of suppressing the immune system is that the body cannot fight and respond quickly to a cold, making you more vulnerable to symptoms such as nasal congestion, cough and sore throat that come with the virus. We will try to tell you clearly how to treat a cold during pregnancy and what you need to pay attention to first.

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Fortunately, a cold is only a temporary inconvenience. However, it is very important to be aware of what to avoid and what medications to avoid.

What causes a cold

Feeling unwell is most often caused by a type of virus known as rhinovirus. There are 200 or more viruses in nature, so you might catch one of them.

What are the symptoms of a cold during pregnancy?

Signs of illness typically begin with a sore or scratchy throat that lasts for two days, followed by the gradual onset of other cold symptoms, including:

1. Runny nose (and later nasal congestion);
2. Frequent sneezing;
3. Mild fatigue;
4. Dry cough, especially towards the end of the illness, which may continue for a week or more after other symptoms have subsided;
5. Chills (usually at a temperature of 37.7°C)

Is it a cold or flu

• Learning to distinguish a cold from the flu

A cold, even the most unpleasant one, is milder than the flu. Its symptoms appear gradually and, as a rule, there is no chills. The sore throat that usually begins with the disease goes away after a day or two, leaving behind a runny nose and cough.

Influenza is a more serious illness and comes on suddenly.

Flu symptoms include:

1. high temperature (usually 38.8°C to 40°C or higher);
2. headache;
3. chills;
4. sore throat, which usually gets worse on the second or third day;
5. often intense muscle pain and general weakness and fatigue (which lasts several weeks or longer);
6. You may also sneeze and cough.

If you are already sick what to treat

Although many of the medications are prohibited during pregnancy, you will not have to suffer from a runny nose and cough. Some of the most effective remedies are not on the pharmacy shelf. Our tips will help you feel better and recover faster:

Rest

Rest

This is the best doctor. There is no need to force yourself to sleep, but if your body asks for a little rest, then listen to it and plunge into the realm of dreams. Let it be an easy dream, but it must be.

Stay active

Stay active

If you don't have chills or a cough, light exercise can really help you feel better.

Keep eating

Keep eating

You will most likely lose your appetite, but you should eat as much as possible when you feel hungry.

Wizard Vitamin C

Wizard Vitamin C

Vitamin C strengthens the immune system naturally. Eat all types of citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines, grapefruits), and also don’t forget about strawberries, melon, kiwi, mangoes, tomatoes, sweet peppers, papaya, broccoli, red cabbage and of course spinach, well, where would you be without it?

Remember zinc

Remember zinc

It also helps strengthen the immune system. Its highest concentration is in turkey meat, beef, pork, oysters, eggs, yogurt, wheat germ and oatmeal.

Drink

Drink

How to treat a cold during pregnancy, if chills, sneezing and runny nose cause the body to lose fluid that you and your baby simply need - drink plenty of fluids. Warm drinks will be especially soothing (eg ginger tea) or hot soup (chicken broth) next to your bed, and you should try to drink enough so that you don't become dehydrated at any time (urine should be the color of pale straw - this is very important if it is darker). , it means you don’t drink enough fluids and the urine concentration is high, which is very bad).

You don't need to eat all your vitamins in a row

Take vitamins that contain vitamin C and zinc wisely, and do not take any supplements other than your prenatal without your doctor's approval.

When you need to see a doctor urgently

Take action if:

1. You have a temperature above 38.8°C;
2. The malaise is quite serious and deprives you of sleep, and your appetite also disappears;
3. You cough up greenish or yellowish mucus;
4. you have a cough with chest pain or wheezing;
5. If symptoms last more than 10 or 14 days: it is possible that the disease has progressed to a secondary infection. A visit to your doctor should be necessary to ensure your child's safety and health.

Safe cold medicines during pregnancy

Before you send your husband to the pharmacy, or maybe not your husband, but send someone else, contact your doctor and ask him questions: how to treat a cold during pregnancy? And which drugs are considered safe?

• Acetaminophen

If you experience chills or suffer from unpleasant body aches or headaches, medications containing acetaminophen (or Tylenol) are okay.

• Cough remedies

Treatment of cough during pregnancy is more complex. Therefore, the only pharmaceutical drugs allowed are: coldrex broncho (short-term use), lazolvan (in the second and third trimester),

• ACC(to liquefy and release sputum) at any time, but under supervision.

Do not put off calling your doctor or refuse to take medications he prescribes just because there is a belief that all medications can be harmful. Many of them are not.

Medicines that should not be taken during pregnancy

Some of the drugs are prohibited because they may harm an unborn baby.

These include:

1. Some painkillers and anti-chill medications—aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen—may interfere with development in the first months.
2. Most decongestants—Claritin-D, Sudafed, or DayQuil—are not dangerous to use after the first trimester, and only in limited amounts (i.e., once or twice a day for no more than a day or two).
3. Some nasal sprays: Stay away from non-steroidal nasal decongestant sprays containing oxymetazoline (like Afrin) unless your doctor has given the green light for these medications. These drugs are to be avoided and are prescribed only as a last resort and after the first trimester.
4. Some homeopathic remedies: Do not take echinacea, extra vitamins (such as zinc supplements) without a medical opinion.

Traditional methods of treating colds during pregnancy

Traditional ways to treat colds during pregnancy:

1. Garlic is known to be a leader in the fight against viruses, so eat it in soup or stew, or just like that.
2. Keeping your nasal passages moist helps relieve congestion, especially at night.
3. Salt nasal drops or rinses help moisten the nasal passages, as they are non-medicated and completely safe to use. Gargling with warm salt water (1/4 teaspoon salt in 200 ml warm water) can relieve a sore throat and control cough.
4. A couple of teaspoons of honey under the tongue (or added to hot water with lemon) to help quell the dry cough that often follows a cold.

If a woman has already been ill and the question of how to treat a cold during pregnancy is no longer relevant (perhaps the expectant mother was away from home, on a trip), then this should be reported to the obstetrician-gynecologist at the antenatal clinic, since some pathogens can overcome the placental barrier and cause intrauterine infections .

But this is not fatal: if it is detected in time (there are special tests for intrauterine infections) and treated, then there will be no consequences. If you treat a cold during pregnancy wisely, then the infection suffered by the mother will not affect the baby in any way, since he is reliably protected - nature took care of this.

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It is dangerous for an expectant mother to get ARVI or flu in any trimester, especially in the first weeks, so colds during pregnancy require mandatory treatment. Otherwise, there is a risk of complications that will harm the unborn baby, disrupting the development of its vital organs. Even a slight runny nose poses a serious danger. During pregnancy, other treatment methods and certain medications are used that do not affect the health of the baby and mother.

What is a cold during pregnancy?

A cold is a disease caused by the influenza virus or ARVI. You can catch a cold at any time in a person’s life, including during pregnancy. The peak incidence is observed in the cold season: winter and early spring. A cold can also be the first sign of pregnancy. It all depends on how long the symptoms appeared. Each trimester is characterized by certain consequences of the disease. To avoid a cold, it is necessary to consult a specialist at the first symptoms. The doctor will prescribe adequate therapy depending on the diagnosis.

Symptoms

The symptoms of a cold in pregnant women are practically no different from the symptoms in other people. Initially, mild malaise, headache and fatigue appear. The condition gradually worsens over the course of the day. Further, colds in pregnant women are accompanied by symptoms such as:

• cough;
• sneezing;
• loss of appetite;
• pain and sore throat, swelling and redness;
• chills;
• state of fever;
• tearfulness;
• itching sensation in the nose, mucus discharge.

The cough is often dry and mild, and the temperature does not exceed 38 degrees if the disease is not too serious. Influenza causes more severe symptoms than the common cold caused by other viruses. After 2-3 days, the signs of the disease gradually regress. This is due to the end of the active period of the cold. Its symptoms are very similar to those of other diseases such as pneumonia, sinusitis or bronchitis. For this reason, it is important to consult a doctor at the first manifestations.

Reasons

It is more difficult for pregnant women to protect themselves from colds. The reason is that the woman’s body perceives the fetus as foreign. To prevent it from being rejected by the body, the latter specifically reduces the functionality of the immune system. This prevents conflict between mother and baby. This process is called immunosuppression. It is absolutely normal, but at the same time it increases a woman’s vulnerability to viral diseases, so the main reason for their development is reduced immunity. Particular factors in the development of the disease are:

• stress;
• prolonged exposure to the street in cold weather;
• smoking;
• eating large amounts of fatty foods and sweets;
• contact with an already sick person.

Why is it dangerous?

A cold during pregnancy can affect the development of the baby's vital organs or lead to spontaneous miscarriage. Intrauterine infection and fetal death are considered dangerous consequences. With the flu, there is a high risk of bacterial infections, which in the future also causes malformations or miscarriage. There is still no need to panic, because according to statistics, 75% of pregnant women suffer from a cold, but serious consequences are observed only in a few patients. The main thing is to start treatment on time.

A cold is also dangerous for the pregnant woman herself. In the future, she may develop serious complications during or after childbirth. These consequences include:

• massive blood loss during childbirth;
• inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system;
• release of amniotic fluid ahead of schedule;
• chronic infections;
• complications of the postpartum period.

How does a cold affect the fetus?

Less dangerous is herpes on the lips. In the future, the child simply develops immunity to this virus. A cold can lead to serious complications. They depend on the woman’s health status before conception, the presence of concomitant somatic diseases and the duration of pregnancy. Among the most dangerous complications are:

• fetal death;
• developmental delay syndrome;
• intrauterine infection;
• fetoplacental insufficiency;
• serious developmental defects;
• oxygen starvation - hypoxia;
• addition of secondary infections.

Consequences

A cold is most dangerous in the first trimester. The reason is that during this period the most important formations of the egg occur with its transformation into a human embryo. At this stage, the nervous system, sensory organs, esophagus, limbs, and heart are formed. If before the 10th week of pregnancy a viral disease has affected the embryo, then the risk of miscarriage is high. Also at this stage, fetal malformations occur.

Not only a cold is dangerous, but also treatment with antibiotics, hormones, immunomodulators, enzymes and other drugs. The expectant mother can use them without knowing about her situation. In the second trimester (from 12 to 24 weeks), the baby is already slightly protected thanks to the formed placenta. It is a shield from all dangers, but catching a cold during this period is still dangerous. Consequences include:

• fetoplacental insufficiency, which can cause a lack of oxygen and nutrients;
• birth of a child prematurely with a high degree of dystrophy and low weight;
• disruption of the development of the nervous and endocrine systems;
• miscarriage at 14 weeks;
• disruption of intrauterine oogenesis, which makes future girls infertile.

In the third trimester of pregnancy, colds are also dangerous, especially in the later stages. This increases the risk of the baby contracting a viral infection and premature birth. The baby is at risk of hypoxia and developmental delay. Other consequences of a cold in late pregnancy include:

• polyhydramnios;
• blood loss during childbirth;
• difficult postpartum period;
• early rupture of amniotic fluid;
• high risk of birth trauma;
• infectious diseases of the internal genital organs of women;
• threat of miscarriage.

How to treat a cold during pregnancy

The methods for treating colds during pregnancy are slightly different from the usual ones. Some traditional medications may not only not be beneficial, but also have a negative effect on the fetus. First of all, it is important to remain calm, lie down at home for a couple of days, and cancel all activities. Bed rest also involves giving up household chores. To speed up recovery, you must eat a balanced diet and drink enough fluids. Drug treatment for colds during pregnancy is determined depending on the stage of pregnancy.

Treatment in the 1st trimester

When the first signs of a cold appear, you should immediately call a doctor at home or go to the clinic. Only a specialist can prescribe safe and effective therapy. Colds in the first weeks of pregnancy are treated with the following methods:

1. Drink plenty of water. It is recommended to drink more tea with honey or raspberry jam.
2. Rinsing the nasal passages. To do this, you can use a saline solution or the drugs Aqualor and Dolphin. The use of vasoconstrictor drugs is possible no more than 2 times a day.
3. Antiviral immunomodulatory therapy. Pregnant women are allowed medications such as Grippferon and Alfarona.
4. Protecting the throat and pharynx from bacterial complications. For this, Hexasprey and Bioparox are used.
5. Antipyretic drugs. Paracetamol and Aspirin are contraindicated in pregnant women. You can only take Ibuprofen once. Instead of medications, it is better to use a cold compress and wiping with vinegar.

In the 2nd trimester

Almost the same methods will help cure a cold in the second trimester. Therapy against runny nose and cough is similar to that used in the first weeks of pregnancy. Instead of immunostimulating drugs, it is better to take echinacea. A large amount of vitamin C, which is contained in rosehip decoction, cranberries, citrus fruits and currants, will be useful. If your throat hurts, gargling with chlorophyllipt, calendula, chamomile, and saline solution will help. A severe runny nose can be treated well with drops of aloe juice or honey diluted with water, or menthol oil.

In the 3rd trimester

At 39-40 weeks of gestation, most expectant mothers with a cold are admitted to the hospital to avoid undesirable consequences. Therapeutic measures include rinsing the nose with herbal decoctions or saline solution, inhalation, and drinking plenty of fluids. At high temperatures (from 38 degrees), you can take Paracetamol, which will help the body fight the virus. Nazivin or Pinosol are allowed for the runny nose, and only homeopathic medicines for coughs:

• Doctor Mom;
• Gedelix;
• Mukaltin;
• Plantain Syrup;
• Lazolvan.

Cold medications during pregnancy

During pregnancy, you should not take any medications without consulting a doctor. The reason is that most of them are prohibited at this stage of life, because they can harm the baby. The following safer medications are available to treat certain cold symptoms:

1. From the fever. To reduce the temperature, Paracetamol, Viferon (from the second trimester), Panadol (at any stage of pregnancy) are allowed.
2. For cough. You can take Coldrex broncho, ACC, Tantum Verde, Lazolvan, Stopangin or use Hexasprey.
3. From a runny nose. Dolphin and Aquamaris solutions will help to rinse the nose. For strong and thick nasal discharge, Sinupred in tablet form is suitable.
4. For sore throat. To eliminate this symptom, Hexoral, Ingalipt, Pinasol sprays or Miramistin and Chlorhexidine solutions help.

In the first trimester

In the first weeks of pregnancy, it is undesirable to take even the most harmless medications. Instead, it is worth using preventive measures and folk remedies. If your temperature rises, you can still take a Paracetamol or Panadol tablet. From the moment you feel the first symptoms of colds, it is recommended to use Oscillococcinum 2-3 times a day. It is allowed to be taken throughout pregnancy. The following medications are considered relatively safe during this period:

• Coldact;
• Bromhexine;
• Tusin;
• Coldrex broncho;
• Aqualor;
• Aquamaris.

Interferon

This drug is prescribed to pregnant women as a protective therapy, but it is approved only from the 7th month. In the first trimester, the medicine is strictly prohibited. If it is necessary to take Interferon, its analogue Viferon is previously used. It is allowed from the 14th week of pregnancy. In the third trimester, Interferon is used strictly according to doctor's indications. Until 35 weeks, half the standard dose is indicated, and from 36 weeks you can already take the usual amount for an adult.

Folk remedies

The main method of treating colds in pregnant women is folk recipes. At the first symptoms, they can easily cope with the disease, but they should not self-medicate. Effective folk remedies are:

1. With a runny nose. Rinse the nose with a saline solution consisting of 200 ml of water and 0.5 tsp. salt. The procedure is repeated 3-4 times a day.
2. From temperature. Rubbing the body with a mixture of water and vinegar, tea with lemon, raspberry leaves, currants or other medicinal herbs are effective.
3. For cough. In this case, inhalation over boiled potatoes or water with essential oils helps.

What treatments are prohibited during pregnancy?

It is strictly forbidden to take hot baths, including for feet. You should not start taking antibiotics unless necessary. This is especially true for Levomycetin, Streptomycin and Tetracycline. Alcohol tinctures that increase blood pressure are prohibited. Under no circumstances should you take medications based on acetylsalicylic acid, because they thin the blood. Co-trimoxazole derivatives – Biseptol and Bactrim – are prohibited. The following drugs or treatments should not be used:

• Indomethacin, which sharply increases pressure in the pulmonary arteries;
• hormonal and sleeping pills, causing pathologies in the development of the child’s limbs and organs;
• vasoconstrictor drops, which have a negative effect on the cardiovascular system (allowed with caution only up to 1-2 times a day if necessary);
• insulation with woolen socks and other warm clothes, as this causes overheating.

Prevention

The best prevention of colds is boosting your immunity. A healthy lifestyle, eliminating bad habits and proper nutrition will help with this. It is recommended to spend more time outdoors, do light exercises, and avoid hypothermia in cold and rainy weather. It is necessary to ventilate the home more often and carry out wet cleaning. Garlic and onions have antiseptic properties, which should be included in your diet. It is also necessary to limit contact with people who are already sick.

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During the period of bearing a child, a woman needs to pay special attention to her health. The immunity of a pregnant woman is at a low level, so the body of the expectant mother is at great risk of penetration by pathogens of infectious diseases. The question of how to treat colds during pregnancy remains relevant.

Since during this period a woman is responsible not only for her own health, but also for the health of the fetus, she should approach the issue of treating many diseases carefully. No one is immune from a common cold, especially when it comes to the autumn-winter period. To avoid harm to the developing baby, pregnant women are advised to be careful when choosing medications for colds.

The question of how to cure a cold without medication during pregnancy remains rhetorical, since the effectiveness of non-drug therapy depends on what infectious pathogen has entered the female body, as well as on the severity of the disease.

If a woman feels slightly unwell, has a runny nose, a slight increase in body temperature and feels pain when swallowing, then we are talking about a mild course. In this case, non-drug therapy will be effective provided that the expectant mother has agreed on the treatment with the doctor.

The effectiveness of non-drug therapy will be minimal for complications such as tonsillitis,. A condition in which a pregnant woman experiences an increase in body temperature above 38° threatens not only her, but also the child. In this case, the expectant mother is recommended to consult a medical specialist who will indicate how to treat a cold during pregnancy.

Why are colds dangerous during pregnancy?

The development of an infectious disease in the body of a pregnant woman is extremely undesirable at any stage. However, in each trimester, a common ARVI carries a different danger.

First trimester

The development of a cold in the first trimester of pregnancy is dangerous because the penetration of infectious pathogens can cause disturbances in the growth and development of the fetus. In the early stages of pregnancy, vital organs and systems are formed.

Also, colds in the early stages are dangerous because the expectant mother is limited in the choice of medications. The difficulty of treating infectious diseases in the first trimester of pregnancy necessitates timely prevention. A medical specialist will tell you how to treat a cold during pregnancy in the 1st trimester.

Second trimester

By the second trimester, it is already fully formed, which is a kind of barrier that protects the fetal body from the effects of pathogenic microorganisms.

The danger of colds at this stage is that as a result of exposure to pathogenic microorganisms, placental metabolism may be disrupted. The result of this disorder is oxygen starvation () of the fetus. When a developing baby is deprived of sufficient oxygen, he may experience delays in physical and mental development.

Placental insufficiency caused by a cold leads to premature birth.

If the expectant mother is pregnant with a girl, then the penetration of infectious pathogens into the fetus’s body can cause a disruption in the formation of eggs. The consequence of this process is infertility during childbearing age.

To understand how to treat colds during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester, it is important to obtain prior consultation with a doctor.

Third trimester

In addition to the discomfort associated with the main symptoms of the disease, a cold in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy is dangerous due to the following consequences:

• a sharp decrease in the defenses of a pregnant woman’s body;
• risk of premature onset of labor;
• there is a high probability of the infectious process passing from mother to child, especially if the expectant mother fell ill on the eve of childbirth.

The variety of complications makes the expectant mother think about how to treat a cold during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester of gestation. Regardless of the timing of pregnancy, the expectant mother is advised to take special care and protect her body from hypothermia.

Particular attention should be paid to , how to treat a cold during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester without the risk of harming the fetus.

What medications are contraindicated during this period?

The range of prohibited drugs during pregnancy is very wide. The expectant mother is strictly prohibited from taking most medications, as they can have an unpredictable effect on the developing fetus.

A pregnant woman is strictly prohibited from using the following medications to treat colds:

1. Analgesic (painkillers) drugs. The use of (acetylsalicylic acid) as an antipyretic is strictly prohibited. Such experiments lead to disturbances in the development of the fetal cardiovascular system.
2. Cough suppressants containing codeine. This substance has the ability to penetrate through the placenta to the fetus, causing oxygen starvation.
3. Antibacterial drugs. Use for colds is not advisable, since this disease is caused by viruses. If a cold is complicated by a bacterial infection, then the use of antibiotics may impair the development of fetal bone tissue.
4. Herbal medicines and herbal preparations. To treat cough, taking thermopsis herb, which has an expectorant effect, is contraindicated. In addition to the antitussive effect, thermopsis herb extract has a stimulating effect on. The result of this process can be spontaneous termination of pregnancy () or premature birth. In addition to thermopsis, the expectant mother is not recommended to consume herbs such as thyme, celandine, wild rosemary, juniper and ginseng.

If we talk about how to treat a cold during pregnancy, then the solution for a pregnant woman is compresses and gargling with antiseptic solutions.

Treatment with traditional methods

Despite the huge list of restrictions, treatment of colds during pregnancy is not recommended to be delayed or left to chance. For this purpose, you can use alternative medicine methods.

Lemon with honey

Tea with honey and lemon is the first thing that comes to mind when asked how to quickly cure a cold during pregnancy at any stage. The combination of natural honey and lemon is not only a tasty treat, but also an excellent remedy for treating colds in pregnant women.

Lemon juice contains a powerful dose of vitamin C, which stimulates the body's defenses and helps fight infection. Natural honey contains a whole complex of biologically active substances and vitamins. To eliminate a sore throat and fight a runny nose, it is enough to drink warm tea 3-4 times a day, to which 1 tsp has been added. honey and a slice of lemon.

If a woman has an intolerance to citrus fruits or honey components, then this remedy is not suitable for her.

Ginger

When the question arises of how to treat a cold during pregnancy, ginger comes to the rescue. Ginger root contains substances that have bactericidal and immunostimulating effects. This allows this product to be used to treat colds during pregnancy. Ginger is safe for the expectant mother and fetus.

To prepare ginger tea you need 1 tbsp. l. pour the grated root of the plant into 2.5 cups of boiling water. The resulting mixture must be kept on low heat for 7 minutes. Add 1 tsp to the resulting tea. honey and a slice of lemon. It is recommended to use this product instead of regular tea.

Rose hip

The chemical composition of rose hips is very rich. It contains the highest concentration of vitamin C. A decoction of rose hips helps strengthen the immune system, improving overall well-being during colds.

In order to prepare a decoction from the fruits of this plant, you need to take 2 tbsp. l. dry raw materials and pour 500 ml of boiling water. It is recommended to cook the resulting mixture over low heat for 15-20 minutes. The resulting decoction is filtered and taken warm, 0.5 cups 3 times a day.

This drug is contraindicated if a pregnant woman has kidney or urinary system diseases.

How to get rid of a runny nose during pregnancy?

The question of how to treat colds during pregnancy must be approached with all responsibility. The primary task is to cleanse the nasal passages of mucus and infectious agents. For this purpose, it is recommended to rinse your nose with a solution of table or sea salt.

To prepare the solution, you need to dissolve 0.5 tsp. salt in 250 ml of boiled water. Using a medical syringe or rubber syringe, it is necessary to rinse each nasal passage with the resulting solution. The procedure should be repeated 2-3 times a day.

Inhaling eucalyptus vapor helps to cope with a runny nose. To do this, you need to add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to hot water and inhale the medicinal vapors through your nose.

Popular vasoconstrictor drops are not recommended for use during pregnancy. Their use is justified only in extreme cases. Recommended vasoconstrictors include spray Tizin, Nazivin and. Vasoconstrictor drugs should be used no more than 2 times a day, no longer than 3 days in a row.

How to bring down the temperature?

Drinking plenty of warm drinks helps reduce body temperature. For this purpose, it is useful to drink weak tea with lemon, rosehip decoction, linden tea, as well as milk with butter and honey.

Drinking heavily is contraindicated in pregnant women who are prone to the appearance of diarrhea. In this case, the doctor will tell you how to treat a pregnant woman for a cold with an increase in temperature.

If the body temperature has crossed the threshold of 38 °, the pregnant woman is recommended to resort to pharmacotherapy. The only safe antipyretic drug is. This active substance is contained in drugs such as Efferalgan and Panadol. It is recommended to check the dosage of the drugs with your doctor.

Throat treatment

The basic way to treat a sore throat is to gargle. A solution is used for this purpose. The drug has a bactericidal effect without causing side effects. The rinse solution is prepared at the rate of 1 tablet per 250 ml of boiled water.

Chlorophyllipt oil solution has a pronounced bactericidal effect. For rinsing, prepare a solution at the rate of 1 cap of oil solution per 250 ml of boiled water. The throat spray will also not harm the woman and child.

To eliminate a sore throat and sore throat, it is recommended to chew small pieces of ginger root throughout the day.

How to get rid of a cough?

Drug therapy for cough depends on whether it is wet or dry. For a dry cough, drinking plenty of warm fluids is important. The liquid used is rose hip decoction, tea with honey and lemon, as well as warm milk with butter. It is also necessary to pay attention to the humidity in the room. The air should not be allowed to dry out.

A woman expecting a child needs to be careful not to get sick. After all, the treatment method for expectant mothers differs from that used in other cases. If the pregnant woman still failed to avoid ARVI, in this case it is important to know how to treat a cold during pregnancy so as not to harm your health and the fetus.

To treat colds, it is effective to use traditional medicine, but only after permission from a doctor. Here they are:

• The most effective way to fight a cold is to use horseradish root. You will need to take one horseradish root, chop it, then mix it with the same amount of honey. Move the resulting composition to a warm place for a day, then strain it through gauze and take the medicine every hour, 1 small spoon.
• If you have a cough, it is recommended to use inhalations that contain chamomile and sage. These herbs can reduce a runny nose and relieve pain from an inflamed nasopharynx.
• For throat diseases, it is necessary to gargle with the herbs of calendula, sage, and chamomile. Prepare decoctions from these herbs to gargle with. Decoctions should be warm.
• In most cases, natural honey helps get rid of all the symptoms of a cold. It can be consumed either alone or added to tea with lemon. If desired, honey can be added to the rosehip and lemon tincture. You should not overuse honey in the last months of pregnancy, as it can cause allergies in the child, and the pregnant woman herself will develop diabetes.
• If you have a severe runny nose, it is not recommended to use vasoconstrictor drops. If you cannot refuse them, then strictly follow the instructions for the drug. After all, the composition of the drops can have a negative impact on the blood supply to the placenta, which in the future can cause a delay in the development of the child in the womb.
• Nasal drops should be used in rare cases and only in case of strong discharge from the nasal cavity.
• If you have a runny nose, it is advisable to rinse your nose with saline solution. To prepare it you will need half a small spoon of salt per glass of water. You can also purchase special drops based on sea salt at the pharmacy.
• If you have agave, you can use it to treat a runny nose. To do this, you will need plant juice, which must be dripped into the nose, 2 drops at a time.
• To quickly get rid of the disease, stay in bed and avoid visiting crowded places until you have fully recovered.

By the way, it is useful to take it, because it treats many diseases.

What you need to know about colds by trimester

In the cold season, the question of how to treat colds during pregnancy becomes relevant. But before treatment, it would not hurt to know what a common runny nose or sore throat can lead to, depending on the trimester of pregnancy.

If before conception the fairer sex is not particularly worried about how to treat this or that disease, then during pregnancy the situation changes.

The first trimester is considered the most dangerous, since at this time any illness can negatively affect not only the fetus itself, but also the woman. A cold in the first 10 weeks after conception can cause severe harm to the fetus, since it is at this time that the formation of the internal organs of the fetus occurs. In this case, the viral infection disrupts the normal course of pregnancy.

It is important to be treated correctly in the first trimester, since many women do not know about their interesting situation and begin to take medications that are contraindicated during pregnancy. You should not self-medicate; it is best to consult a specialist.

In the second trimester, the fetus is more protected, but colds in a pregnant woman are still undesirable. A cold between 12 and 24 weeks can cause the formation of FNP, which negatively affects the development of the baby. With FNP, the fetus in the womb does not receive a certain amount of microelements necessary for proper life support, and also suffers from a lack of oxygen.

Also, diseases at this time can affect the development of the fetal nervous system. In some cases, colds can contribute to miscarriage. At this time, it is advisable to treat the disease using folk remedies.

In the third trimester, a cold can cause complications during childbirth. If a pregnant woman does not have time to recover, the child may contract an infectious disease from the mother immediately after birth. Also, women who become ill in later stages are sent to hospital for treatment.

If a woman suffers from a cold during childbirth, the child is isolated from her after birth until the mother is completely cured. In addition, increased temperature in the later stages affects the woman’s well-being; she feels tired, so during childbirth she does not find the strength to push. It is worth noting that if the placenta at this stage has already completely matured or has begun to age, then it will not be able to provide any protective functions for the baby.

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