Hi,
My wife has a cold at the moment and is coughing a lot. She is concerned this may harm the baby. Can coughs and flu harm a baby? She is 22 weeks pregnant.
Thanks in advance.
AJ
2006-11-13 01:57:31 · 8 answers · asked by ajayemm 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
SHe's probaby fine. She should just be careful about taking any cold medicine. Her Dr. can recommend what types of medicines are OK... probably tylenol cold... and things like that. Always go with hot tea, soup and orange juice too.
Her body will protect the baby pretty well. I had food poisoning around 20 weeks and my Dr. wasn't even worried that I would get too dehydrated... he said it would be bad if it lasted more than a couple of days - thank goodness it didn't! and baby is just fine now.
Don't worry! You're a good husband for looking out for your sick wife. :)
2006-11-13 02:06:57 · answer #1 · answered by Cara M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course staying healthy is best for the mom, which in return in best for the baby. Before I knew I was pregnant with my first child I had a very bad cold. I even took many over the counter medicines etc. My daughter turned out just fine. Your wife should not take any medicine though without consenting with her doctor. As long as she doesn't catch pneumonia everything will be okay.
2006-11-13 02:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely, what will harm the baby is what she takes, be careful of cold meds, because they can cause developmental problems. Go to the doctor just in case.
I hope she gets to feeling better.
2006-11-13 01:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by newcovenant0 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had a chilly round a similar time i got here upon out i replaced into pregnant (4 weeks). i'm 23 weeks at present and so a strategies my little boy is turning out to be properly! do not issue! Your infant will be wonderful!
2016-10-16 08:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not the cold or flu alone, but if she wants to take any OTC products she she call her doc or consult with the pharmacist first.
2006-11-13 02:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope baby is safe and sound no worries about colds and flu.
2006-11-13 02:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by JS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
is your wife taking any vitamins? she should at least take some vitamin c to help boost her respiratory system.
the colds and cough are of great discomfort to a pregnant woman. if the cough is severe, it could harm the baby.
please, please, please go to your doctor so she can be prescribed with mild medicines. remember to tell her to take lots of vitamins and plenty of rest.
2006-11-13 02:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by Busy Diyosa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the baby will be fine. Get her a humidifier and make some herbal tea.
2006-11-13 01:59:21 · answer #8 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋