I've had this bad cough and cold for a few days and someone at ghar suggested benadryl. But I'm 16 weeks and scared to take anything without checking. Planning to ask my doc but wanted to hear if anyone took it during pregnancy.
I was just wondering about this too because my allergies get really bad in spring and we are planning to conceive soon. Is it safe to take regular cough syrups or do we need to completely switch to home remedies during those nine months?
When I had severe morning sickness, even a mild cold felt like torture because coughing made me vomit more. My doctor told me to avoid over-the-counter Benadryl and suggested some safe steam inhalation routines instead. Try keeping yourself hydrated and take rest, it really helps.
I am in my 2nd trimester and currently down with a bad cold, and my family is strictly telling me to avoid all English medicines. I am feeling so congested and slightly anxious about whether taking Benadryl could harm the baby. Did any of you take it during your pregnancy?
Benadryl thoda avoid hi karo yaar, heavy drowsiness hoti hai usse. Haan na, pregnancy me waise hi hum itne thake hue hote hain, medicines bina doctor se pooche nahi leni chahiye. Just do warm saline gargles, thoda relief milega.
Honestly, self-medication is not safe at all during pregnancy. Even for a simple cold cough, you must check with your gynac before taking Benadryl or any other syrup. They will give you the safest brand and dosage for your trimester.
Look, pregnancy turns your immune system into a joke, especially with twins, I was catching a cold every second week! Don't just gulp down Benadryl because some cough syrups have alcohol content. Better to ask your doc for a safe alternative, and stick to hot water gargles and steam inhalation.
