Hey, ok so i am 18 weeks pregnant with my first.. and i live in florida..there is some weird cold/flu going around...my husband got it and practically everybody at work...so i woke up today with a stuffy nose and some phlem in my throat- i'mjust worried about getting sick, if i do, what do i do? Has it happened to you?
2006-12-30 12:58:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
All pregnant women have a suppresed immune system and get colds. You can take tylenol and sudafed. It's also safe to get a flu shot so you don't get anything with a high fever which is the most worrisome. A common cold is not harmful to the baby. A flu shot, continuing your prenatal vitamins and washing your hands like crazy is all you can do.
2006-12-30 13:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by Charlotte G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask if you're allowed to take Zicam, which can shorten the duration and severity of a cold. Found in the drug section of the supermarket. There are different methods of taking this natural "drug" so scan over each type of Zicam product.
2006-12-30 21:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by Kim A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just about everybody gets sick when they are pregnant. Its a pretty normal thing. Just go to the doctor. You shouldn't take any over-the-counter medicines because they might harm the unborn baby.
2006-12-30 21:02:37 · answer #3 · answered by Coodles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not take any medication unless your doctor has given the ok. Tylenol is really the only thing that you could take, but nothing is better. If you get really sick go to your Doctor.
2006-12-30 21:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by Marmitemonster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also live in Florida and know exactly what cold/flu thing your talking about..If you do get it call your Doctor and he will tell you what you can and can`t take...Good Luck to you..
2006-12-30 21:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by bad kitty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here is a list of what you can take this was helpfull to me
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/isitsafe/1486462.html?scid=momspreg:20061113:3058:19960:9302
2006-12-30 21:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by crazziegrl14 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it might be a cold or sumfin
2006-12-30 21:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by termite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋