How to prevent cold in pregnancy?

Question

Everyone at ghar is sneezing and coughing right now and im so scared of catching it. Dont want to take any medicine in pregnancy. How do u all stay safe and boost immunity? im 22 weeks.

Mili Haldar · Answer

The best way is to keep your immunity up. I tracked my daily water intake on an app and drank warm water. Also, keep your hands sanitized when going out.

Yami Prabhu · Answer

I totally understand how stressful it is to catch a cold when you are carrying your little one. Try to steam daily and drink warm milk with a pinch of turmeric. Take care, beta.

Jagruthi Mahajan · Answer

Just stay away from anyone who even sneezes! Haha, but seriously, keep yourself warm, drink warm water, and avoid cold drinks completely.

Ashmita Pradhan · Answer

I am so scared of getting a cold right now because we can't even take normal medicines. Is anyone taking warm tulsi water daily to prevent it?

Amrapali Dhawan · Answer

I easily catch colds in winters, so I'm trying to find safe preventive remedies before I conceive. Turmeric milk sounds like a good regular habit.

Esha Kumar · Answer

Haan, cold is very common. Drink warm ginger-tulsi tea, na. Avoid sitting directly under the AC when you are sweaty.

Leena Vohra · Answer

Keep your body active with light prenatal yoga (if your doctor has cleared you). Good blood circulation really helps build immunity against common colds.

Shanti Karunakaran · Answer

Avoid crowded places and wash your hands frequently. If you do catch a cold, stick to steam inhalation and don't self-medicate.