Got a bad cold and im coughing a lot since 2 days, 16 weeks now. Every time I cough hard I feel a pull in my tummy and it scares me. Is the coughing itself harmful for the baby or am I overthinking?
I had a bad cough with fever once and didnt ignore it, went straight to my doctor and good I did. Cough itself is harmless but the cause needs checking. Never self medicate during these months.
A normal cough wont harm the baby, beta, the little one is well cushioned inside. But dont take any cough syrup on your own, some are not safe in pregnancy. Let your gynac suggest what you can take.
For mild cough I used to take warm water with a little honey and a touch of haldi, it soothes the throat. Steam also helps. But if there is fever or it lingers, please go to the doctor without delay.
