Pregnancy Cold Relief?

Megan - posted on 11/07/2012

I was given a list of over the counter drugs that could be taken at my first OB/GYN appointment. Sudafed decongestant, robitussin cough medicine, and antihistamines were listed. Check with your doctor's nurse as to what they recommend for a cold.

Cyndi - posted on 11/07/2012

Hi. Yes, i too had a horrible 3 week cold when pregnant. I called my doctors office and there are definitely several over the counter items you can take. I even remember them writing me a prescription for robitussin with codeine when my cough got so bad I could not lie down without coughing and it would almost sound like whooping cough. I think I only took it at bed time for a few nights and started getting better. I can't remember which over the counter items except Tylenol but there were some cold remedies that were ok, you just had to make sure they did not have a certain ingredient. Give them a call, hope you feel better.

Faye - posted on 11/06/2012

My OB suggested Sinutab when I had a head cold. Talk to your OB to see if it would be ok for you.

YANAIS - posted on 11/06/2012

I would go to ur obgyn, and ask. Caz when I was 6 1/2 months I end up at the er with no vocie and a cold spent Xmas night in the er, so from one women to other go to ur Dr

Debbie - posted on 11/06/2012

Unfortunately, when preg. you are only able to treat symptoms. That is why it is always a good idea to keep current with the flu shot. What are your specific symptoms?

Mollie - posted on 11/06/2012

There is a line of safe effective herbal remedies formulated specifically for pregnancy by Wishgarden Herbs. They have a tincture (liquid drops) called Cold Remedy For Pregnancy it's only about $12 or $13. You can order it online from www.wishgardenherbs.com I and many people i know have used it and it works. Feel better.

Sally - posted on 11/06/2012

For a head cold, saline drops.

For a chest cold, Vicks.

For both, a humidifier, lots of warm fluids, lots of rest.

Bethany - posted on 11/06/2012

Vicks on the bottom of your feet! Wear a pair of old socks overtop- because the Vicks will ruin them, since it's oil based. Worked like a charm for me.

Samantha - posted on 11/05/2012

My OB had me use Tylenol cold. It help and you might ask you OB but there are a list of other over the conter meds you can take.

Amy - posted on 11/05/2012

LOL the good news is you can use the humidifier once the baby arrives!

Stefanie - posted on 11/05/2012

Looks like I'd better invest in a humidifier ASAP! Thanks ladies! Who knew I'd miss that groggy cold medicine feeling I used to hate so much ;) O well.

Lisa - posted on 11/05/2012

Run a steam humidifier maybe with some Vicks. Also try a nasal breathing strip.

~♥Little Miss - posted on 11/05/2012

Take lots of vit c, and run a humidifier in your room at night. It will at least help.

Amy - posted on 11/05/2012

Unless you think it's a sinus infection there isn't much you can do. Prop yourself up in some pillows at night, hopefully it passes quickly.