2007-01-16 17:24:02 · 10 answers · asked by Sunshine 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Women who are pregnant during flu season typically get a flu shot and it does no harm to the baby but since you're past that point all you can do is rest and drink plenty of fluids. Any prescribed or over the counter medication pose a risk to your developing fetus. Please keep in mind that influenza in pregnancy increases the risk of complications such as pneumonia because pregnancy alters the immune system particularly the heart and lungs.
2007-01-16 17:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good nutrition is key, as well as getting alot of fluids. You really should stay away from medicines, clinical or holistic. You might want to try boosting your vitamin intake with a product like airborne. They help me when I'm sick and shouldn't be a problem for a pregant woman.
2007-01-17 01:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by JamesWilliamson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, I was there with you a year ago and my DR told me plenty of fluids and rest...that was it. It was over quickly for me though. However when I got a chest cold he did allow me Nyquil for 2 nights, I took 1/2 doses and still felt bad about it. My baby was very healthy and still is! Sometimes we want the medicine then we fell bad for taking it... Good Luck.
2007-01-17 01:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by MANDY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are wise in not taking any medicine. Drink lots of fruit juice, especially citrus like orange juice. Eat chicken noodle soup, sleep a lot and get plenty of rest. Good luck.
2007-01-17 01:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking some vitamin C pills, it will help your immunity to flu. If you do not want to take pills try drinking lots of 100% pure orange juice.
2007-01-17 01:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by beth3988 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time, good nutrition and lots of rest are about the only thing you can do right now. There isn't really any medicine that will 'cure' the flu, only things that will mask the symptoms. let your body heal itself.
2007-01-17 01:27:59 · answer #6 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and honey.
2007-01-17 01:33:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u wanna get lots of rest and drink plenty fluids orange juice is good and hot tea from time to time DONT DRINK MILK!!!thats not good
2007-01-17 01:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by SEXY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLAY IT SAFE......mainly for your unborn baby....
pay a visit to your Phisician.....and forget the "remedies"
if something happens.....you'll never forgive yourself.
2007-01-17 01:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by UncleGeorge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of TLC and rest and liquids take care hope you fill better soon
2007-01-17 01:33:36 · answer #10 · answered by ann p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋