Pregnancy is a wonderful period for a woman. If it is desired, all 9 months pass in a positive mood. There are actually many advantages of pregnancy, for example: easier work at work and at home, a daily walk, sometimes even with a loved one, dreams of an unborn child, talking with him, and so on. But along with the pluses, all 9 months are fraught with a lot of life-threatening situations for the mother and baby. We are talking about various diseases that a pregnant woman suffers at any time.
What are the dangers of illness during pregnancy?
For a maturing baby, it is extremely important that nothing interfere with the formation of its main organs, especially the nervous system, intrauterine development and growth. Indeed, during this period, all cells, systems and functions of organs are laid. Almost the entire life of the child depends on the correct behavior and way of life of the 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 leads to fetal fading. Also existsmany other infectious diseases that will certainly 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: the common cold, cough? What cough medicines can be used during pregnancy?
If you have a cough during pregnancy, what to do?
Cough itself does not bring obvious harm to the he alth and development of the fetus. But there are some nuances that can be dangerous for a woman during this period. If a dry cough appears during pregnancy, it should be treated immediately, since sputum is not excreted and is absorbed into the bloodstream, gradually reaching the child. In addition, a dry cough may indicate diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and so on. With such a cough, it is imperative to consult a doctor to determine the diagnosis and receive appropriate recommendations. It can also be dangerous to cough of any kind at the beginning of the term, since, trying to clear your throat, a woman can provoke a threat of miscarriage. If it is not possible to immediately seek the advice of a doctor, you need to find out what cough remedies 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 drugs that in no case can not be used for a specific period. The mildest and safest way to cure a cough is to use traditional medicine recipes.
Essential cough remedies for pregnancy
If we divide the cough into types, we can distinguish two main ones: 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 one with sputum production, it is necessary to treat it as quickly as possible. Why such urgency? From a dry cough during pregnancy, bleeding can occur if the location of the child and placenta previa are low. In the event of such a cough, the doctor may prescribe herbal medicines or with a chemical composition acceptable in this position. These can be syrups or tablets that depress 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 a strong cough in the 1st trimester
If there are signs of SARS at the beginning of pregnancy, and even more so a cough develops, you should immediately consult a doctor. This period is very important due to the fact that in the first 3 months the cells are actively dividing, 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 process of forming legs, arms, nose, sponges, and internal organs is actively going on day and night. And then againThe baby’s nervous system, which has just begun to develop, feels threatened 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 for a long time, some organs may not form properly or not completely. It can also occur due to inadequate treatment, such as antibiotics. Cough remedies 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 coughs.
- Compresses. There are effective recipes:
- compress with honey (spread the chest with liquid honey, cover with polyethylene and wrap yourself in something warm);
- from potatoes (boil a couple of potatoes, ceiling them and wrap them in polyethylene and a knitted flap, attach to the chest for 10 minutes);
- 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 s alt, then put on the chest, cover with polyethylene and a warm blanket), this compress can be done all night.
- Gargling - most often this method is used for dry cough. Herbs for coughing during pregnancy are the best way to harmlessly treat an ailment, so you can also use it for rinsinginfusions, decoctions, fees.
How to deal with a cough in the 2nd trimester?
Very often there are such drugs for which the 1st trimester of pregnancy is contraindicated. But already in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters they can be used. Of course, at this stage of the development of the child, 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 medicines that are allowed to children from birth. Cough during pregnancy (2nd trimester) can be treated with drugs such as Muk altin, Gerbion, Prospan, Pectolvan, Gedelix. From traditional medicine, all those that are possible in the first trimester are suitable.
Cough during pregnancy, 3rd trimester
When a cough occurs at this time, a woman begins to worry very much, 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 a 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 because the range of drugs and treatments has already expanded significantly compared to the first. During this period, you can take more of the necessary medicines without harming the fetus. Same as receivingdrugs are actively used folk remedies during pregnancy. Cough at this time can be treated in the following ways:
- Taking drugs such as Sinekod, Bronchicum, Stoptussin, Fluditec, Fluifort, Ambrobene, Sinupret, Muk altin, Bromhexin, Pectusin, "Linkas". These drugs contain special chemicals that should be taken with caution in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Using herbal preparations: licorice root syrup, marshmallow root, Prospan, Pectolvan ivy, Doctor MOM, Breast Elixir, chest collection, dry cough mixture.
You can't use thermopsis herb, Broncholitin, Alex Plus, Glycodin, Terpinkod, Tussin Plus, Codelac, Kodterpin for treatment. Before starting treatment, you should definitely consult a doctor about the benefits / harms to the baby and do not self-medicate.
Foods that help relieve cough
An excellent alternative to medicines are foods that will help in the treatment of cough. Hot milk with butter and soda is actively used at night (1 cup: 1 tsp: 1/3 tsp, respectively). Also, many use honey for cough during pregnancy. If you are not allergic to it, you canadd to tea, milk, just eat, put on a lemon and dissolve. In addition to the above funds, you need to include natural vitamins in the diet - more fruits and vegetables, then no illness will affect you.
Which is better: dry cough or wet during pregnancy?
In any case, if we 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 is fraught with more dangers. A wet cough can provoke a threat of miscarriage with increased expectoration, but it is the first step towards a he althy state of a woman. All specialists are in a hurry to convert a dry cough into a wet one, as it clearly indicates good treatment results.
Pros of herbal medicine
In the treatment of cough, herbs can be used both for oral administration and for rubbing, inhaling, rinsing, and so on. Herbs for coughing during pregnancy are the most harmless way to normalize your condition. Phytotherapy can be used as an effective additional method of treating 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, so drugs are preferred. Decoctions and infusions of thyme, chamomile, coltsfoot, rose hips, linden blossom, marshmallow root are good for coughing,plantain.
Inhalation for pregnant women with cough
Inhalation can be done with a special nebulizer or in the old fashioned way - with a kettle, pots. To do this, you can use potatoes, mineral water, garlic and onions, saline, honey, herbs. But with aromatic oils you need to be careful. Very often, eucalyptus is used for inhalation, this method is very effective.
Will gargling help?
Some people are skeptical about gargling when coughing. But in vain, because in the process of rinsing, not only tonsils are involved, but also the larynx. With the help of saliva, the medicinal substance is transferred lower to the trachea and bronchi, where it is absorbed and has a therapeutic effect. Rinsing 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;
- raspberries.
In addition to herbs, you can use soda, apple cider vinegar, iodine, s alt.
