I've caught a bad cough and it's making me really uncomfortable, especially at night. Since I'm pregnant, I can't just take any medicine. What are some safe ways to get rid of a cough during pregnancy?
According to what my doctor advised, many over-the-counter cough syrups are not safe during pregnancy. She suggested saline gargles thrice a day and honey-ginger tea for natural relief. If you have a fever too, contact your gynac immediately.
Oh I completely understand how scary even a small cough feels when you are pregnant, I used to worry so much! Take deep breaths, try some warm ginger-honey water. If it doesn't go away in 2 days, please consult your gynac to ease your mind.
I was always extra cautious about everything because of my PCOS history. For a cough, I stuck to steam inhalation and warm salt water gargles. Please avoid self-medicating and let your gynac suggest a safe medicine if it's severe.
Currently coughing my way through the 3rd trimester, and let me tell you, every sneeze feels like a workout! I'm just living on warm water and steam right now. Don't take any cough syrups without asking your doctor first!
It is so difficult to manage a cough when your body is already going through so much. Sending you lots of love. Warm turmeric milk (haldi doodh) works wonders, but please do ask your doctor before taking any tablets.
Dealing with a cough when you are already feeling nauseous is so exhausting. Try drinking warm water throughout the day and take steam inhalation. It really helped soothe my throat naturally.
My little one is a toddler now, but I remember getting a bad cough in my second trimester. Honey with a pinch of black pepper really helped soothe my throat. Don't worry, it won't harm the baby, but check with your doctor if it persists.
