I'm pregnant and have been having a really bad cough lately. It's getting quite uncomfortable, especially at night. Can anyone suggest some safe home remedies or ways to control it during pregnancy?
Honestly, coughing with a pregnant belly made me feel like I would pee myself every time! I just survived on warm water with a bit of honey. Don't take any over-the-counter cough syrups without checking first, sleep is already hard to get!
For a mild cough, warm saline gargles and steam inhalation twice a day are the safest. Avoid any strong self-medication like standard cough tablets. If you have fever or chest pain, consult your doctor immediately.
Please don't try too many strong home remedies if the cough is severe. Due to my past complications, my doc always told me that continuous coughing can strain the belly. It is best to call your gynac and get a safe pregnancy-friendly cough syrup prescribed.
Dry cough with morning sickness is the worst combo, same here. Try sipping hot water or having warm milagu rasam in small amounts, it really soothes the throat. Avoid heavy spices if it triggers your nausea.
