Caught a bad cold in my 4th month and breathing thoda blocked at night. Was about to use vicks vaporizer but then got scared if its safe for baccha. anyone used it during pregnancy?
Most doctors say using a vaporizer for steam is perfectly safe during pregnancy. It just provides humidity to help with congestion, which is a big relief! Just use plain water, no need to add anything fancy. For any doubts, a quick chat with your gynaecologist will clear everything up for sure.
Haan ji, vaporizer toh safe hai. Jab sardi lagti hai na toh steam lene se bahut aaram milta hai. Bas usmein Dettol ya Vicks vaala liquid mat daalo. Plain paani se steam lo. Aur haan, agar zyada cough hai ya fever hai, toh apne gynac se ek baar pooch lena, theek hai?
Haan, I used a Vicks vaporizer when I had a bad cold in my second trimester, my doc said it was fine. Just make sure it's plain water in the vaporizer for steam, don't add the Vicks balm *into* the water. You can apply a little Vicks rub on your chest, but always double check with your gynac first.
Oh, I totally get wanting to feel better when you're pregnant and unwell! Vicks vaporizers are generally considered safe as they just use steam for congestion. But definitely avoid inhaling the actual Vicks VapoRub directly or adding it to the water, as some ingredients might not be recommended. A gentle steam is usually fine, but a quick call to your gynac always helps with peace of mind.
