Does coughing in the middle of pregnancy affect the fetus?

The common cold and cough that occurs in mid-pregnancy generally has less impact on the fetus, but if the cough is caused by a viral infection, special attention should be paid to the following: 1. caused by the common cold: if the symptoms of the cold and cough are not serious and there is no obvious fever, the impact on the fetus is small and oral medication is generally not recommended; 2. caused by a viral infection: if the symptoms of the cold and cough are more serious and suspected to be epidemic Coughing caused by viral infection is usually accompanied by fever symptoms. If abdominal pressure increases when coughing is intense, it may lead to the occurrence of premature rupture of the fetal membranes and increase the incidence of miscarriage. If a pregnant woman develops a cough in the middle of pregnancy, there are usually several ways to deal with it: 1. Cough caused by the common cold: drink more plain water or drink some honeysuckle tea as prescribed by your doctor, eat light, easy-to-digest food, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid oily and spicy food. Pay attention to keeping warm, avoid repeated exposure to cold, and closely observe changes in your condition. 2. Cough caused by viral infection: You should consult a doctor promptly to clarify the cause and treat it. Perform routine blood tests and give nebulized inhalation, anti-inflammatory or antiviral treatment and cough and phlegm medication. Drugs that have less impact on the fetus should be chosen to minimize the impact on the fetus.