Pregnancy is a wonderful period for a woman. If she is desired, all 9 months pass in a positive mood. There are actually many advantages of pregnancy, for example: lightweight work at work and at home, a daily walk, sometimes even with a loved one, dreams of an unborn baby, conversation with him and so on. But along with the pluses, all 9 months are fraught with a lot of life-threatening mother and baby situations. We are talking about various diseases that a pregnant woman suffers at any time.
What are the diseases during pregnancy?
For a ripening baby, it is extremely important that nothing interferes with the formation of its main organs, especially the nervous system, intrauterine development and growth. Indeed, in this period all cells, systems and functions of organs are laid. Almost the entire life of a child depends on the correct behavior and way of life of a mother during this period. If a woman does not take care of herself, is at risk of contracting any infection, this can end badly for the fetus. For example, a disease such as rubella causes the fetus to freeze. There are also many other infectious diseases that are likely to lead to a delay in the maturation of all body systems of an unprotected baby. This applies to complex diseases. But are seasonal ailments dangerous: common cold, cough? What cough remedies can I use during pregnancy?
If a cough occurs during pregnancy, what should I do?
Cough in itself does not bring obvious harm to the health and development of the fetus. But there are some nuances that can be dangerous for a woman during this period. If a dry
cough has appeared
during pregnancy, it should be
treated immediately, since sputum is not excreted and absorbed into the blood, gradually entering the baby. In addition, a dry cough may indicate diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis and so on. With this cough, you should definitely consult a doctor to determine the diagnosis and receive appropriate recommendations. Also, cough of any kind at the beginning of the term can be dangerous, since, trying to cough up, a woman can provoke a threat of miscarriage. If there is no way to immediately consult a doctor, you need to find out what cough medications you can use during pregnancy. In this case, it is very important to choose the right drug or method of treatment. After all, there are such drugs that in no case can be used for a specific period. The cough can be cured most gently and safely if you use traditional medicine recipes.
The main remedies for coughing during pregnancy
If you divide the cough into types, then two main ones can be distinguished: dry (unproductive) and wet (productive). The first, due to the lack of sputum production, does not fulfill its main function - protective. Most often, it indicates the occurrence of the following pathologies: laryngitis, viral infections, tracheitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchial tumors. In order to translate this type of cough into a productive sputum, you need to treat it as quickly as possible. Why such an urgency? Dry coughing during pregnancy can cause bleeding if the baby’s position and placenta previa are low. In the event of such a cough, the doctor may prescribe medications on herbs or with a chemical composition that is acceptable in this position. It can be syrups or tablets that inhibit the cough center in the medulla oblongata, and also reduce inflammation and sensitivity of the mucous membrane of all respiratory tracts to irritants that attack them.
Actions of a woman with severe cough in 1 trimester
If there are signs of acute respiratory viral infections at the beginning of pregnancy, and even more so, a cough develops, then you should immediately consult a doctor. This period is very important due to the fact that in the first 3 months the cells actively divide, creating the organs and systems of the child’s body. Let's imagine the situation from the inside: in a perfectly protected warm place, inside the mother, the formation of legs, pens, nose, sponges, internal organs is actively going on day and night. And here the baby’s nervous system, which has just begun its development, feels a threat in the form of twitching of the abdomen, a strong sound and muscle tension of the mother, as well as a walking infection in the woman’s body - all this is a cough.
If a cough occurs during pregnancy (1 trimester), you need to take a very responsible approach to its treatment, because at this time the formation processes slow down. In addition, the intake of nutrients and vitamins to the child is difficult. If this condition lasts a long time, some organs may not be formed correctly or not completely. This may also be due to inadequate treatment, such as antibiotics. Remedies for cough during pregnancy at this time are selected the most harmless. The main ones are:
- Inhalation is an effective remedy for dry as well as wet cough.
- Compresses There are effective recipes:
- compress with honey (spread breast with liquid honey, cover with polyethylene and wrap yourself with something warm);
- from potatoes (boil a couple of potatoes, shred them and, wrapped in polyethylene and a knitted rag, attach to the chest for 10 minutes);
- a compress with cabbage and honey (take a large leaf of cabbage, soak it in boiling water so that it is not cold, then anoint it with honey and sprinkle with a small pinch of salt, then put it on your chest, cover it with polyethylene and a warm cover), this compress can be done on all night long.
- Gargling - most often this method is used for dry cough. Herbs for coughing during pregnancy are the best way to harmlessly treat an illness, therefore, rinses, decoctions, and fees can also be used to rinse.
How to cope with a cough in the 2nd trimester?
Very often there are such medications for which a contraindication to use is 1 trimester of pregnancy. But already in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters they can be used. Of course, at this stage of the child’s development, some drugs pose a threat, but the range of cough suppressants has already expanded. Prescribes drugs, of course, a doctor. Most often, pregnant women can use for treatment those medications that are allowed to children from birth. Cough during pregnancy (2 trimester) can be treated with such drugs as Mukaltin, Herbion, Prospan, Pektolvan, Gedeliks. From the means of traditional medicine, all those that are possible in the first trimester are suitable.
Cough during pregnancy, 3 trimester
When a cough occurs at this time, the woman begins to worry, because the tone of the uterus can be more frequent, and therefore, options for premature birth are possible. Of course, I would not want to infect the baby at birth, when the disease came at 9 months. Therefore, the question of quick and harmless treatment is very important, because every expectant mother wants to quickly cure a cough during pregnancy. The 3rd trimester is good in that the range of drugs and treatments has already expanded significantly compared to the first. During this period, you can take a larger number of necessary medications without harm to the fetus. Along with taking medications, folk remedies are actively used during pregnancy. Coughing at this time can be treated in the following ways:
- Acceptance of drugs such as Sinecode, Bronchicum, Stoptussin, Fluditek, Fluifort, Ambrobene, Sinupret, Mukaltin, Bromhexin, Pectusin, Linkas. These drugs in their composition have special chemicals that should be taken with caution in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- The use of herbal preparations: licorice root syrup , marshmallow root , Prospan, Pektolvan ivy, Doctor IOM, Breast Elixir, breast collection, dry cough syrup.
You can not use for the treatment of grass thermopsis, drugs "Broncholitin", "Alex plus", "Glycodine", "Terpincod", "Tussin plus", "Codelac", "Codterpin". Before starting treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor for benefits / harm to the baby and not to self-medicate.
Foods That Help Reduce Cough
A great alternative to medications is foods that can help treat cough. Hot milk with butter and soda is actively used for the night (1 cup: 1 tsp.: 1/3 tsp., Respectively). Also, many use cough honey during pregnancy. If it is not allergic, it can be added to tea, milk, just eat, put on a lemon and dissolve. In addition to these funds, you need to include natural vitamins in your diet - more fruits and vegetables, then no ailment will affect you.
Which is better: dry cough or wet during pregnancy?
In any case, if you compare dry and wet cough, the latter always indicates a healing process. Any cough is undesirable in such an "interesting" position. With a dry cough, it is more difficult to diagnose the cause of its occurrence, so it carries with it more dangers. A wet cough can provoke a risk of miscarriage with increased expectoration, but it is the first step to a healthy woman. All specialists are in a hurry to turn dry cough into wet, as it clearly indicates good treatment results.
The benefits of herbal medicine
In the treatment of cough, herbs can be used both for oral administration, and for grinding, inhalation, rinsing and so on. Herbs for coughing during pregnancy are the most harmless way to bring your condition back to normal. Herbal medicine can be used as an effective additional way to treat cough. After all, herbs cannot replace some of the chemicals necessary for treatment, and if they can, then in very large quantities and over a long period of time. This is not always advisable, therefore, the advantage is given to drugs. Decoctions and infusions of thyme, chamomile, coltsfoot, rose hips, linden blossom, marshmallow root, plantain help with coughing.
Inhalation for pregnant women when coughing
Inhalation can be done using a special nebulizer or the old fashioned way - with the help of a teapot, pot. To do this, you can use potatoes, mineral water, garlic and onions, saline, honey, herbs. But with aromatic oils you need to be careful. Eucalyptus is often used for inhalation, this method is very effective.
Will gargling help?
Some are skeptical of gargling with a cough. But in vain, because in the process of rinsing not only the glands, but also the larynx are involved. The medicinal substance with the help of saliva is transferred lower to the trachea and bronchi, they are absorbed and have a therapeutic effect. Rinse should be done between meals. To do this, you can use herbal preparations, consisting of at least two of the following elements:
- sage;
- chamomile;
- coltsfoot;
- calendula;
- plantain;
- eucalyptus;
- raspberry.
In addition to herbs, you can use soda, apple cider vinegar, iodine, salt.