Does having a cold in pregnancy affect the fetus?

The effect of pregnancy cold on the fetus depends on the type and severity of the cold, which generally includes common cold and influenza.
1. Common cold: Usually the symptoms are mild and self-limiting, patients can get better in about a week by drinking more water and taking rest, and it usually has no effect on the fetus.
2. Influenza: generally caused by viral infections, requiring oral medication or intravenous infusion to cure. If not treated in time, it will have a greater impact on the fetus, and may even lead to intrauterine infection, resulting in fetal congenital heart disease, hydrocephalus and so on.
If you have a cold during pregnancy, it is recommended that you visit a hospital in time to complete the relevant examinations and receive regular treatment as soon as possible under the guidance of a doctor to minimize the adverse effects of the disease.