What should an expectant mother do if she has a cold or flu during her pregnancy? I believe that this is a lot of pregnant mothers worried about the problem, because of the special situation of pregnant women so the drug can not be used casually, but pregnant mothers in the period of October pregnancy, can not avoid encountering seasonal change of time, and seasonal change of time that is the high incidence of cold and flu, and according to the survey, pregnant mothers are the high incidence of influenza A population. Everyone’s immune system is different, and so are pregnant mothers, which means that some of them are bound to catch a cold during pregnancy. Now let’s explore the danger of colds and flu in pregnant mothers and how to treat them. What are the dangers of colds for the fetus? Generally speaking, the viruses will pass through the placenta of the mother and enter into the fetus directly. Therefore, once the mother is infected by the viruses, the fetus will also suffer from the viruses, and the colds are caused by the viruses, so the baby will also catch a cold along with the mother. However, the effect of colds on the fetus is not yet clear, and the causal relationship between the filtration virus that causes colds and fetal anomalies has not yet been confirmed, so there is no need to be overly concerned. As with rubella, special attention should be paid to the early stages of pregnancy when cell division is more intense and when fetal organs are forming. Once you have passed through the first trimester, the effects of a cold will not be as serious because the fetal heart has already stabilized and increased in size, so the effects of a cold on the fetus will be reduced to almost nothing. However, if a cold is severe, even after the middle of pregnancy, a prolonged high fever and a lack of appetite will hinder the development of the fetus in the womb. Toward the end of pregnancy, extreme coughing is not common, but it can cause early water breakage and even premature labor. However, despite all the worrying scenarios mentioned above, it doesn’t mean that you have to associate colds with abnormalities, and once you are aware of the possible negative consequences of a cold, you should take care of yourself. How to treat a cold in pregnant women? Methods of treating colds for pregnant women I: For pregnant women with mild colds, they can drink more boiled water, pay attention to rest, keep warm, and take cold and fever clearing punch or Banlangen punch orally. Method 2: Traditional Chinese medicine can effectively control the cold virus, and at the same time non-toxic, so the identification of Chinese medicine, Chinese medicine prescription is a better way to treat pregnant women with colds, pregnant women with colds can take Chinese medicine under the guidance of the doctor. Pregnant women treatment of cold method three: cold is heavy with high fever, in addition to the general treatment, should be as soon as possible to control the body temperature, available physical cooling method, such as forehead, neck placed on the ice, etc.; can also choose to use drugs to lower the temperature. Do not take western medicines with large side effects. In the choice of antipyretic and analgesic, to avoid the use of pregnant women, fetuses and newborns have obvious adverse effects of drugs, such as aspirin and other drugs, can be used under the guidance of the doctor, such as acetaminophen and other antipyretic and analgesic drugs. How to use medication for a cold during pregnancy? All medications are contraindicated during the first 3 months of pregnancy, which is the critical period for embryo formation. If a pregnant woman is suffering from a mild cold and the symptoms are not particularly severe, she can take non-pharmacological treatments such as massage and physiotherapy. And drink plenty of boiled water, consume more vegetables and fruits, and keep the bowels clear. Mid-pregnancy to be cautious of the use of drugs, such as qingda streptomycin, streptomycin, kanamycin and other drugs on the auditory nerve damage should be used with caution, it is better to try not to use. And late pregnancy medication, generally speaking, on the pregnant woman, the fetus are not too much effect. If a pregnant woman is suffering from influenza, she should follow her doctor’s advice to see if she needs to terminate her pregnancy to avoid the virus from affecting the fetus. If you have a cold or fever during pregnancy, you can follow your doctor’s advice and use herbs that have fewer toxic side effects. Banlangen, Da Qing Ye, Lian Qiao, Qiang Wu and Jin Yin Hua, which have the function of clearing heat and removing toxins and anti-virus, have good curative effects. Proprietary Chinese medicines and their preparations, such as Yin Qiao Antidote Pills and tablets, granules, compound Da Qing Ye injection, Yin Huang oral solution, etc., can be taken. What are the conditions that require hospitalization? Fever over 39 degrees Fever over 39 degrees may cause fetal disability and miscarriage. In addition, there are times when symptoms similar to a cold may be pyelitis. This is because a cold may cause some complications at the same time. Of course, in the case of hematuria, we can judge pyelonitis. On the other hand, if there is no change in urine and only pain in the lower back, we cannot judge whether it is a simple cold or not from the symptoms. A severe cough that persists for a week or ten days may be a case of mycoplasma pneumonia. Originally a childhood illness, it is characterized by a mild fever and a persistent cough. Antibiotic treatment is ineffective and careful examination and treatment is necessary. Particular attention is needed when a pregnant woman with a cold has a persistent cough that is not only severe, but also difficult to cure. Lack of good communication with the physician can lead to other complications. If the cough is mild, simply creating some steam in the room and preventing the air from drying out can alleviate the symptoms. If the cold is so severe that it interferes with your sleep, you should visit your physician and tell him or her that you are pregnant and how many weeks pregnant you are, and he or she will usually prescribe something safe. Colds during pregnancy can really affect your baby, so it is important for pregnant moms to protect themselves, take good care of their bodies, and try to avoid getting sick. But if you do get sick and catch a cold, don’t die, go to the hospital and ask your doctor who will give you a better solution.