During pregnancy, many pregnant women are most afraid of getting sick because they cannot take medication casually and are also afraid of affecting the health of the fetus. But due to the poor resistance of the body during pregnancy, various viruses can take advantage of the situation and make pregnant women more prone to illness. Does a cold and cough at 7 months old have an impact on the fetus? How to treat colds and coughs in pregnant women? Now let me explain to you.
Does a 7-month-old pregnant woman's cold and cough have an impact on the fetus
Pregnant women who do not take medication for treatment in the early stages of a cold can worsen the cold, causing fever, especially high fever, which can directly interfere with embryo differentiation and lead to miscarriage. Or due to prolonged exposure to colds, the body's resistance may decrease, leading to complications such as bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, and even cardiomyopathy, which can seriously endanger the health of pregnant women. If a cold is accompanied by mild cough, mild cough itself has no effect on the fetus, but if it is severe cough, it may cause an increase in abdominal pressure, leading to uterine contractions and an increased risk of miscarriage.
What impact does a 7-month-old pregnant woman's cold and cough have on the fetus
Pregnant women's colds and coughs generally do not have an impact on the fetus, but if they persist for a long time, they can pose two hazards to the fetus:
1. The indirect effects of high fever and metabolic disorders caused by colds can stimulate uterine contractions, leading to miscarriage and premature birth, and increasing neonatal mortality rates.
2. The virus directly enters the fetus through the placenta, which may cause congenital heart disease, cleft lip, hydrocephalus, anencephaly, and microcephaly in the fetus.
How to treat colds and coughs in pregnant women at 7 months old
1. Supplement nutrition. Pregnant women with colds and coughs should consume more foods rich in vitamin C and replenish a large amount of water to eliminate viruses from the body. Eating foods high in minerals, vitamins, and high-quality protein can enhance immunity.
2. Use medication with caution. Oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions such as cold clearing and heat clearing granules or Banlangen granules under the guidance of a doctor is a better way to treat colds in pregnant women. People with severe colds and high fever should go to the hospital as soon as possible and explain to the doctor that they are in the pregnancy stage. The doctor will provide treatment recommendations that are suitable for the pregnant woman and do not harm the fetus based on her specific situation.
3. Control body temperature, drink plenty of hot water, or use physical cooling methods such as placing ice cubes on the forehead and neck, or choose to use medication to cool down.
During pregnancy, pregnant women must take protective measures, avoid crowded and polluted areas, remember to wear masks when going out, pay attention to personal hygiene and cleanliness, have a balanced diet, exercise appropriately, and enhance physical fitness. This can effectively resist the invasion of viruses. Finally, the editor suggests that receiving a flu vaccine before or during mid pregnancy can be very effective in preventing the flu.
