Q: when you're pregnant do you catch colds easier?

Lowered resistance: You resistance may be lowered making you more susceptible for colds and other illnesses during oregnancy.

Q: what's ok for a 5 months pregnant to take for a cold?

See your doctor: If it is a virus, all you can do is supportive care such tylenol (acetaminophen) and nasal saline spray. However; if it is a bacterial infection you will need antibiotics. Pneumonia and bad sinsus infections can occur in the setting of pregnancy so do not hesitate to seek medical care.

Q: what medicine can you take if you are pregnant with a cold?

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) it is ok, sudafed as well, vitamins. Make sure you dont have any allergies to medication. To avoid from 2 nd trimester nsaids. Antibiotics are safe as well, but dont use them without a doctor prescription.

Q: i am 2 months pregnant. what kind of medication i can take for a cold?

Colds are Viruses: I do not know any physicians who commonly recommend any medications for the cold, regardless whether one is pregnant or not. Most over the counter medications are for symptom relief but they do not work well and are not often recommended by physicians except to pacify patients. Rest, hydration and more rest is the best medicine.

Q: can my wife have nocold tablets for cold as she is 14 week pregnant? if no can u suggest me tablets for cold

Talk to GYN: No medicine is necessary for colds; she should drink plenty of fluids and get her rest. If she cannot tolerate symptoms, diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is quite safe, though it can cause drowsiness. Beyond that, she should discuss with GYN what they recommend; different providers and pregnant women make different decisions about other meds.

Q: iam trying to get pregnant but iam scared if i take meds for my cold i will not be able to will that hurt the chances of becoming pregnant?

No: Colds or cold medicines do not effect your chance to become pregnant. Just realx and quit worrying.

Question 1

can i take cold drinks in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cold drinks, warm drinks, hot drinks (don't burn your tongue!) are all fine as long as they don't contain much caffeine, alcohol, or other substances one wishes to keep away from her baby.  The temperature of the drink is not important.

Question 2

pregnant with a cold, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Cold: Cold tips: for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a neti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect ; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey ; a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.

Question 3

how does a cold affect a child in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

None that I know of.: Cold usually is self-limited . Last for a few days. No accompanying symptoms?  No fever?
Rest, lots of fluids.  How many months pregnant?

Question 4

what can i take for a cold while im pregnant

Accepted Answer

It depends: In early pregnancy, <12 weeks you are limited to saline washes, benedryl and tylenol (acetaminophen).  After that you can take decongestants, cough medicines and tylenol (acetaminophen). Avoid meds with motrin, Ibuprofen or aspirin.

Question 5

when you're pregnant do you catch colds easier?

Accepted Answer

Lowered resistance: You resistance may be lowered making you more susceptible for colds and other illnesses during oregnancy.

Question 6

what's ok for a 5 months pregnant to take for a cold?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If it is a virus, all you can do is supportive care such tylenol (acetaminophen) and nasal saline spray.  However; if it is a bacterial infection you will need antibiotics.  Pneumonia and bad sinsus infections can occur in the setting of pregnancy so do not hesitate to seek medical care.

Question 7

what medicine can you take if you are pregnant with a cold?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) it is ok, sudafed as well, vitamins. Make sure you dont have any allergies to medication. To avoid from 2 nd trimester nsaids. Antibiotics are safe as well, but dont use them without a doctor prescription.

Question 8

i am 2 months pregnant. what kind of medication i can take for a cold?

Accepted Answer

Colds are Viruses: I do not know any physicians who commonly recommend any medications for the cold, regardless whether one is pregnant or not.  Most over the counter medications are for symptom relief but they do not work well and are not often recommended by physicians except to pacify patients. Rest, hydration and more rest is the best medicine.

Question 9

can my wife have nocold tablets for cold as she is 14 week pregnant? if no can u suggest me tablets for cold

Accepted Answer

Talk to GYN: No medicine is necessary for colds; she should drink plenty of fluids and get her rest. If she cannot tolerate symptoms, diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is quite safe, though it can cause drowsiness. Beyond that, she should discuss with GYN what they recommend; different providers and pregnant women make different decisions about other meds.

Question 10

iam trying to get pregnant but iam scared if i take meds for my cold i will not be able to will that hurt the chances of becoming pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: Colds or cold medicines do not effect your chance to become pregnant. Just realx and quit worrying.

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