Cough when pregnant - Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: I had a very bad cough during the seventh month of my pregnancy. I only want to know if will harm my baby or not?
Solution: It may harm or may not harm your baby. It totally depends on the severity of cough you had. If you coughed really hard during that time there may be chances that it may have damaged your uterus lining. If you are still suffering with cough then a lot of care must be taken. While coughing, remember to hold your abdomen with both the hands as it provides support to your uterus. If the problem persists then you immediately contact your doctor.

Question 2: I am 21 weeks pregnant and suffering from cough and sore throat. When I cough there is feeling of jerk and it hurts my stomach. I have tries all the home remedies. What should I do?
Solution: Frequent coughing can affect the uterus lining or may lead to premature labor pains. Thus, in order to avoid coughing, you must take anti-biotic and anti-histaminic medications. However, these medicines must be taken after the consultation of the doctor only.

Question 3: I am 31 weeks pregnant and is subfreezing from the frequent cough. I want to know that if there is any cough remedy that is completely safe for me and my baby?
Solution: Yes, just take a lemon tea mixed with honey in order to avoid coughing. It is one of the best home remedy for cough. However, if you want to take any cough syrup then only the prescribed one by your doctor must be taken, which is necessary for healthy pregnancy.

Question 4: I have heard of crouping cough but do not know anything about this. Also if one get affected with crouping cough then what are the best home remedies for treating this cough?
Solution: Crouping cough is basically a severe cough that sounds like as if a seal is barking. Mostly children of age group between three months old to 5 years old suffer from this problem. If one gets affected with this problem then having a steam bath and placing a cool humidifier in the room while sleeping can get rid of this problem a great deal. The doctor must be called immediately if there is any difficulty in breathing and there is high fever.

Question 5: I am suffering from a blocked nose. What should I do?
Solution: Blocked nose at the time of pregnancy is a very common problem. Just try using an extra pillow to raise your head. However, if you find this uncomfortable then you raise the top end of your mattress by putting a pillow underneath for creating a gentler incline.

Question 6: I want to know the common home remedy for sore throat and cough as I fear taking any kind of antibiotics?
Solution: If you fear taking antibiotic medications them you can certainly try out some home remedies for sore throat and cough. You can take cough lozenges and gargle with hot water two or three times a day. However, if the cough did not subside then you must immediately take the prescription of the doctor otherwise it can prove fatal for you and your baby.