How to get rid of cold and cough during pregnancy?

Question

Caught a bad cold this week and the cough is not letting me sleep at all. Im in 2nd trimester and dont want to take random medicines. Any safe ghar ke nuskhe that worked for u?

Divya Rane · Answer

I had a bad cough during my third trimester, and coughing too hard was so scary, especially thinking about my recovery later. Taking steam inhalation twice a day and drinking warm water really helped me recover safely without heavy meds.

Mishti Maheshwari · Answer

Keep it natural to be safe! Ginger and tulsi tea with a bit of honey works wonders for throat irritation. Stay hydrated and rest as much as possible, your body will fight it off naturally.

Prabha Yadav · Answer

Please avoid taking any over-the-counter cough syrups as they might not be safe for the baby. I used to drink warm golden milk (haldi doodh) at night, which was very soothing. Sending you healing thoughts.

Zenia Guha · Answer

Since I had gestational diabetes, I had to avoid sweet cough syrups or too much honey. I stuck to plain steam inhalation and warm salt water gargles. It takes a few days, but it is the safest way.

Priya Patil · Answer

Beta, cold and cough me steam lena sabse accha hota hai. Thoda sa garm paani piyo aur tulsi patta chaba lo. Doctor se bina pooche koi bhi angreji dawai mat khana.