I've developed a throat infection and it's quite uncomfortable. What are some safe ways to cure a throat infection during pregnancy? I don't want to take any medicines without knowing if they are safe.
Keep it simple and safe. Do warm saline gargles, drink warm water throughout the day, and take steam inhalation. If the pain doesn't go away in 2 days or you have trouble swallowing, go to your doctor because you might need a pregnancy-safe antibiotic.
Oh, getting sick when you are pregnant is so scary, I totally understand how anxious you must be feeling. Try warm saltwater gargles 3-4 times a day, it really relaxes the throat. If you get a fever too, please call your gynac immediately.
Warm liquids are your best friend right now. I used to drink warm water with a bit of tulsi and ginger when I had a throat pinch during my third trimester. It is super soothing and perfectly safe, but do see a doctor if you get a high temperature.
Dealing with PCOS made me extra careful about everything I put in my body during pregnancy. I avoided commercial lozenges and just stuck to warm turmeric milk (haldi doodh) at night. Do consult your gynac before trying any heavy herbal remedies though.
Since I had gestational diabetes, I couldn't even have heavy honey-ginger teas to soothe my throat. I stuck to plain warm water gargles with rock salt and took steam twice a day. It took a few days but worked safely without spiking my sugar.
My doctor told me that most throat infections are viral and just need rest, warm fluids, and steam. But she strictly warned me against taking any over-the-counter cough syrups or random antibiotics without her green light. I drank warm ginger-honey water and felt much better.
Please be very careful about taking any random medicines right now. After my previous loss, I became super paranoid and always called my doctor even for a simple sore throat. Give your gynac a quick call, they will tell you exactly what is safe for the baby.
