Can pregnant women drink honey water when they have a cough?

If a pregnant woman has a cough, she may consume a small amount of honey water, but not in excess, as this may cause discomfort. If the blood vessels flow faster during pregnancy and the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx is edematous, it is possible that some slight external stimuli may cause throat discomfort and a slight cough, so pregnant women can drink honey water in small amounts to relieve nasopharyngeal discomfort. It is also important to note that honey water raises the blood glucose level faster, so it is not suitable for those pregnant women who have diabetes or diabetes combined with pregnancy to drink honey water during the process of monitoring their blood glucose. It is also important to be aware of coughs that may be caused by respiratory diseases. If the symptoms do not clearly improve within a short period of time after consuming a little honey water, you should not control the cough yourself with medication at home, but should seek professional diagnosis and treatment. Avoid eating cold, chilly foods during a pregnant woman’s cough, including all kinds of iced drinks, and do not eat sour, astringent foods such as vinegar, sour cabbage, kimchi, hawthorn, umeboshi, sour citrus, etc.