Cold and caugh in pregnancy

Cold is a common disease with which one can get affected at any point of time .It is a type of viral infection which spreads faster when one comes in contact with an affected person.It would not be a surprise if an expecting mother gets affected with it
In the pregnancy period the immunity of the body reduces and chances therefore increases to be affected more than the other persons, that is why it is advisable to an expecting mother to take good care of herself.

Symptoms of the cold are blocked nose or running nose , a sore throat or mild earache , headache, coughing ,tiredness,temperature.Pregnant mothers are advised to consult with their doctors before taking medicines to be on a safer side.
It is always said that a foetus should not be exposed to medications especially in the first trimester as at this stage the organs are formed.

An expecting mother needs to take proper rest. She should intake a balanced diet including fruit and vegetables. It is very important to have plenty of water just to avoid dehydration. If there is a problem of sore throat then one is advised to do gargles with warm salt water .To loosen secretions, use steamer and can pour in the drops of the essential oils and take the steam ,it will give a relief and if the fever is high the expecting mother should immediately consult a doctor .