I just recently got sick and plus i'm 7 months pregnant. I'm wondering if me being sick affects my baby cuz I feel like crap! Is she also feeling bad? and I really don't want to take any medications cuz i'm scared cuz of the baby. Every woman is different on how the medications react so i just been drinking alot of orange juice.
2007-02-01 03:48:01 · 10 answers · asked by Michelle G 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Your baby is fine. Unfortunately you will just feel like crap! I was like you, didnt want to take any meds. Benadryl is safe to take. I would take one before bed if I really felt like crap. Good Luck & Congrats!
2007-02-01 03:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by all_around_tha_mullberri_busch 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with your doctor which fever reducers and pain killers are safe to take during pregnancy.
I don't think the baby is affected by colds in the womb too much.
I was sick with strep throat the whole 9 months (I began a new course of anti-biotics every 6 weeks) and my daughter was born with no side-effects, but believe it or not she is now 3 years old and has never needed anti-biotics and she has never needed to go to the doctor for any sickness - only for well check-ups.
So don't worry about it, you and the baby are going to be fine, as long as you keep up your doctor's appointments.
Also, if you ever feel like you aren't sure about the baby's well being, the doctor is always happy to fit you into the schedule to give you and the baby an unscheduled check-up.
2007-02-01 03:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by fizzents 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby's not feeling sick, but you're right for not taking any medication.
Don't listen to anyone or anything online as for what to take. Call your OB/GYN's office and ask them what you can take for a cold. That's the safest way to go. If you don't know for sure, always, always ask.
I hope you feel better soon, I got a stomach virus while I was pregnant, I was about 22 weeks and I was absolutly miserable for like a month afterwards.
2007-02-01 03:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, there are a list of medications that are safe to take when you are pregnant...the docto should give you that list....i've had different drs tell me different medications. but one simple one is sudafed...which can help your nose with little side effects. my view is, if your body is working so hard to fight off whatever i am sick with...it is that much less able to get the baby what it needs as readily. and it makes YOU all the more tired....if you are more functional so is your body. if you NEVER like to take medicine, then don't stress. but if you normally would, just know their are some that are completly safe for your baby so YOU can feel your best! talk to your doctor!
2007-02-01 03:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by StinaMommie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also take tylenol.....regular tylenol and that should not affect your baby in any way (I did and I had a perfectly health, curios baby - who is now very curious and active).....also honey for the cough (unless you are alergic). The baby should be fine. In tune with your emotions, but fine. Congrats and best wishes.
2007-02-01 03:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by onecrazypeach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get you some hot tea and some chicken soup take steam bath to much oj might give you acid on top of being sick cranberry is good too
2007-02-01 03:53:01 · answer #6 · answered by lil pit cat 71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take benadryl or tylenol. those contain acetominaphin which is safe for your baby.
2007-02-01 03:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by jstar104 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with DaniZ....dont take anything unless you kno for sure mii ur doctors that its safe cuz once u put it in u u cant get it out....so ask your doctors
2007-02-01 03:56:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u are doing the right thing
drink lots of fluids
and get lots of rest
2007-02-01 03:53:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your baby is fine
2007-02-01 03:57:13 · answer #10 · answered by miraclebaby_2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋