remedies to get away with a flue for pregnant womans???? Do you any and would like to share one with me???? I will appreciated & can't stand this flue any more it has being only 3 days with no fever ....any suggestions on what to drink or what to do ????? ")
2006-08-12 05:43:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Try organic apple cider vinegar mixed with organic honey :)
2006-08-12 05:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by Savant 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here are some things you can try::
Increase your fluid intake to eight to 10 glasses of liquids per day. Water is important, of course, but juices, pop and both all provide extra fluids, as well as nutritional intake at a time when your appetite may be decreased.
If you do not feel like eating, try to maintain your nutritional intake with six small meals instead of three regular size meals.
Increase your rest periods.
You may want to elevate your head to enhance breathing and decrease post-nasal drip.
Use a steamer to help loosen secretions. If you do not have a steamer, you can sit with a towel draped over your head and shoulders over a pan of steaming water. Cool vapor from a vaporizer may also be helpful.
If you are having pain in your sinus area, the areas above and below your eyes and across your cheekbones, apply warm compresses to help alleviate the congestion.
***BE SURE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE HAND***
After 12 weeks of pregnancy, you may use the following over-the-counter medications sparingly for cold symptoms according to package directions:
Sudafed nasal decongestant
Robitussin and Robitussin DM cough syrups
Expectorant during daytime hours (to help bring secretions up)
Suppressant at night (to help control cough and promote rest)
Vicks plain cough syrup
Tylenol (generic name acetaminophen) for aches, pains, and temperatures over 100 oF
When you catch the flu with nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea, it is important to maintain your nutritional intake. A liquid diet is the best way to do this, as liquids enable the bowel and/or stomach to rest. A clear liquid diet consists of juices, pop, water, Jello, ice chips, broth, and Popsicles.
2006-08-12 12:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by tigergirl301 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both garlic and ginger are suppose to have antiviral properties. Bowl some ginger add some honey and you'll have some ginger tea. Try eating fresh garlic in food or taking garlic pills.
2006-08-12 12:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do.., BE CAREFUL !!!
Something simple like blackberry root tea causes spasms in the uterus, thus causing a mis carriage.
So , stop and research, on-line, anything you are thinking of putting into your body.
EVEN high doses of ascorbic acid.., (vitamin C ) MAY cause harm.
2006-08-12 12:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by bigbill4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have the flu, you should drink lots of fluids, water, OJ, ginger ale, popsicles, freezies and don't forget chicken soup.
2006-08-12 12:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of orange juice u need the vitamin c the kind with the pulp has even more added vit c
2006-08-12 12:45:49 · answer #6 · answered by start w/ laughs ends witha fight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
snift hot tea mst of the time before drinking it
2006-08-12 12:46:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY HOT CHAMOMILE TEA AND ORANGE JUICE, YOU CAN ALSO TAKE AN ECHINACEA PILL. ASK YOUR OB FIRST!
2006-08-12 12:47:24 · answer #8 · answered by raquel g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drinks lot...lot & lot of water.
2006-08-12 12:46:00 · answer #9 · answered by tarzan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋