What if I catch a cold during my fifth month of pregnancy?

We all know that women's bodies are more fragile during pregnancy and are in great need of nutrition. Some pregnant women report that their body resistance is too weak during pregnancy, and they are prone to catching colds, which are difficult to cure and last for a long time. So today I will explain to you what causes a cold during the fifth month of pregnancy. Let’s take a look below.

Colds are common and frequently occurring diseases. Pregnant women’s nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal and other respiratory mucosa are thickened, edematous and congested, and their resistance to disease is reduced, so they are more susceptible to colds. Pregnant women who have a cold are afraid that taking medication will have adverse effects on the fetus, and they don’t know how to take care of themselves in the early stages of a cold, which eventually causes the cold to become serious and lead to a fever. In the early stages of pregnancy, high fever affects the development of embryonic cells and is particularly harmful to the nervous system; high fever can also increase the stillbirth rate and cause miscarriage. Therefore, if a pregnant woman catches a cold, she should take medication reasonably under the guidance of a doctor. Generally speaking, all medications are prohibited during the first three months of pregnancy, because the first three months are the critical period for embryo formation. If it is a mild cold and the symptoms are not particularly severe, non-drug therapies can be adopted, such as massage, acupoint massage, physical therapy, qigong conditioning, etc. Drinking more boiled water or taking a hot bath can help your body recover and is relatively safe. Symptomatic treatment can be provided: such as drinking more ginger and sugar water, eating a light diet, eating more vegetables and fruits, and keeping bowel movements smooth. If you have a headache or fever, you can take paracetamol orally or inject acetaminophen into the muscle. If it is influenza, the pregnancy should be terminated to prevent the virus from harming the fetus. Medication should be used with caution during the second trimester. Drugs that are damaging to the auditory nerve, such as gentamicin, streptomycin, and kanamycin, should be used with caution, and it is best not to use them as much as possible. Generally speaking, taking medication in the late pregnancy will not have much impact on the pregnant woman or the fetus. During pregnancy, pregnant women's resistance to disease decreases and they are very susceptible to catching colds. Because of changes in the adjustment of their own immune system, expectant mothers have poor resistance to foreign viruses and are therefore more susceptible to cold viruses. Various uncomfortable symptoms will last longer and may even be much more severe than before pregnancy! If you catch a cold, expectant mothers should not delay passively, but should actively seek medical treatment. The doctor will provide guidance and solutions based on the pregnant mother's condition.

The above is what professionals have introduced to us about why women catch colds during pregnancy and the corresponding solutions. Women should pay special attention to their physical condition and go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately if they get sick, not only for themselves but also for the health of their babies. I hope the above content can help you.