2006-12-21 00:01:36 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
this website has alot of good information! hopefully its helpful!
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/wha/umpgprob05.htm
2006-12-21 00:38:50 · answer #1 · answered by Bailey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First both of u should be talking with your ob-gyn doctor. They have a list of do/don't with regard to self medicating and over the counter stuff. I would not take the honey/lemon option either!!! If small babies can't handle honey why in the world would u give ur wife honey when she may pass on in the placentia ? Unless a qualified physician says take it... don't risk it.
Second- is it the flu or cold... both r not treated the same. PLEASE, PLEASE TALK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN. THINGS U NORMALLY TAKE MAY HARM THE BABY! DON'T LEAVE UR WIFE UNTREATED EITHER. SHE CAN GET DEHYDRATED REALLY QUICK, so follow closely what your physician advises.
If it's a cold, sometimes chicken noodle soup, Vicks vapo rub on chest, tad under nose nostrils will allow her to sleep. Sips of water, 7up(lemon/lime) soda may aid in keeping fluids. Definately get bendable straws for drinking. She needs to take it easy, go to bed and rest. But it's important she's under doctor care. Jello, saltines provided she can have them. Get her a good book to read, magazine and keep her in bed. Flu u have to be very careful. Constantly in both scenario's wash ur hands, use even a hand sanitizer can help.
2006-12-21 00:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by Staci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only paracetamol when pregnant. Rubbish I know but it's safest for the baby. Also get a humidifier for night time I find this clears my stuffy nose quite well. Nice hot fruit drinks are good too lots of Vit C. If she is very ill I would go to the doctor. Hope she feels better.
2006-12-21 00:09:47 · answer #3 · answered by Smoochy Poochy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh bless her, poor thing having a cold AND being 8 months gone! I was prescribed antibiotics when i was 7 months pregnant by my GP which horrified me at the time, but she assured me i couldnt do any damage. But i wouldnt advise doing anything without checking with your GP first - its not worth the risk.
Hope she feels better soon.
2006-12-21 00:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some fresh lemon juice (about 3tbs), 1 teaspoon of honey, grate some fresh ginger root (about 1 teaspoon) into one of those posh coffee press down dooflops and add hot water. Let it stand for 2 minutes and then pour into a mug....add 1/2 teaspoon sugar (brown preferably) and drink and enjoy. If you haven't got one of those coffee things just mix it as above into a bowl and then pour it thru a tea strainer. It's lovely, has loads of Vit C and the ginger is warming and soothing. AND, you can drink as many in a day as you like....
2006-12-21 00:16:12 · answer #5 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No she can't have anything. No point goin to docs coz they will send her back with nothing(personal experience). It is due to the weather, hopefully it will resolve itself withing 4-5 days.
2006-12-22 01:52:24 · answer #6 · answered by pretty woman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jus a Dr should tell you what to do, you do not want your baby to suffer the rest of his/her life for a 1 minute wrong prescription.
2006-12-21 00:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by bigonegrande 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can take paracetamol while your pregnant ...not sure what other stuff though . if you go to the chemist the pharmacy can advices you what is safe and what isn't ...good luck to you and your wife with your baby ..merry Xmas
2006-12-21 00:05:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would advice her to go to the docs let them decide because i know they cant take alot of things! the doctor will give your wife advice on waht to take! hope she feels better soon and good luck with the new baby....xx
2006-12-21 00:04:38 · answer #9 · answered by natalie g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold FX it works wonders and is safe. I had really bad colds when i was pregnant. and the pharmist told em i could take it as well as my doc
2006-12-21 08:57:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot water with lemon and honey in really really helps a sore throat and its all natural.
2006-12-21 01:01:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋