Coughing in late pregnancy has an effect on the baby, depending on the frequency and severity of the mother’s cough. If it is a slight or short cough for the baby is no effect, but cough more serious and long-term cough, will make the abdominal pressure increases frequently, long-term so may lead to premature rupture of membranes, miscarriage and so on. If the premature rupture of membranes, the baby will be connected to the outside environment, which will be exposed to external viruses, the growth and development of the baby. In addition, coughing in late pregnancy is due to pathogenic microorganisms infecting the body with respiratory symptoms, when the mother’s body viruses, will also jeopardize the baby’s health, and in serious cases may cause fetal malformation. Therefore, when cough symptoms occur, you should take medication according to your doctor’s instructions and go to the hospital regularly for prenatal checkups to ensure your baby’s health.