Effective cough remedies for pregnancy

Pregnancy is a wonderful period for a woman. If it is desired, all 9 months pass in a positive mood. Pros of pregnancy is actually a lot, for example: light work at work and at home, a daily walk, sometimes even with a loved one, dreams of a future child, talking with him and so on. But along with the pluses, all 9 months have a lot of life-threatening mother and baby situations. It is a question of various diseases, which the pregnant woman carries on any term.

What are the dangerous diseases during pregnancy?

For a maturing baby it is extremely important that nothing prevents the formation of its basic organs, especially the nervous system, fetal development and growth. After all during this period all cells, systems and functions of organs are laid. From the correct behavior and the way of life of mother during this period practically the whole life of the child depends. If a woman does not take care of herself, is at risk of contracting an infection, it can end badly for the fetus. For example, a disease such as rubella leads to fading of the fetus. Also, there are many other infectious diseases that will certainly lead to a delay in the maturation of all the systems of the organism of an unprotected baby. This applies to complex diseases. But are seasonal ailments dangerous: an ordinary cold, a cough? What are the cough suppressants for pregnancy?

If there was a cough during pregnancy, what should I do?

By itself, a cough of obvious harm to the health and development of the fetus does not bring. But there are some nuances that can be dangerous for a woman during this period. If a dry cough appeared during pregnancy, it should be treated immediately, as the sputum is not excreted and absorbed into the blood, gradually reaching the baby. In addition, dry cough can indicate diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis and so on. With this cough, you should always consult a doctor to determine the diagnosis and receive appropriate recommendations. Also dangerous can be a cough of any kind at the beginning of the term, as, trying to clear her throat, a woman can provoke a threat of miscarriage. If there is no possibility to consult a doctor right away, you need to know what means of coughing can be used during pregnancy. In this case, it is very important to choose the right drug or method of treatment. After all, there are drugs that can not be used on a specific date. The most softer and safer can cure cough, if you use the recipes of traditional medicine.

Essential funds for coughing during pregnancy

If you divide the cough into species, you can distinguish two main ones: dry (unproductive) and wet (productive). The first because of lack of sputum discharge does not perform its basic function - protective. Most often it indicates the occurrence of the following pathologies: laryngitis, viral infections, tracheitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchial tumors. In order to translate this type of cough into a productive one with sputum, it is necessary to treat it as quickly as possible. Why such urgency? From a dry cough during pregnancy, bleeding may occur if the child's location and placenta previa are low. In the case of such a cough, the doctor may prescribe medications on herbs or with an acceptable chemical composition. These can be syrups or tablets that depress the cough center in the medulla oblongata, and also reduce the inflammation and sensitivity of the mucous membrane of all the airways to irritants that attack them.

Actions of a woman with a severe cough in 1 trimester

If there are signs of acute respiratory viral infection early in pregnancy, and even more so a cough develops, you should immediately consult a doctor. This period is very important because in the first 3 months cells are actively dividing, creating organs and systems of the child's body. Let's imagine the situation from the inside: in a perfectly protected warm place inside the mother, actively during the day and night is the process of forming the legs, handles, spout, sponges, internal organs. And then only the nervous system of the baby that has begun to develop develops a threat in the form of twitching of the abdomen, strong sound and tension of the muscles of the mother, as well as a walking infection through the woman's body - all this cough.

If there was a cough during pregnancy (1 trimester), it is necessary to approach the treatment very responsibly, because during this time the formation processes slow down. In addition, the supply of nutrients and vitamins to the baby is hampered. If such a condition lasts a long time, some organs may be incorrectly formed or not fully formed. This can also occur due to inadequate treatment, for example with antibiotics. Means for coughing during pregnancy at this time are selected most harmless. The main ones are:

• Inhalation is an effective remedy for dry as well as moist cough.
• Compresses. There are effective recipes:
• Compress with honey (spread the breast with liquid honey, cover with polyethylene and wrap it around with something warm);
• From potatoes (boil a couple of potatoes, powder them and wrap them in polyethylene and a knitted flap, put 10 minutes to the breast);
• Compress with cabbage and honey (take a large leaf of cabbage, soak it in boiling water so that it is not cold, then anoint it with honey and sprinkle with a small pinch of salt, then put on the breast, cover with polyethylene and a warm blanket), this compress can be done on all night long.
• Rinse throat - most often this method is used for dry cough. Herbs from coughing during pregnancy are the best way to safely treat an ailment, so you can use infusions, decoctions, and preparations for rinsing.

How to cope with a cough in the 2nd trimester?

Very often there are such medications, for which the contra-indication to use is 1 trimester of pregnancy. But already in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, they can be used. Of course, even at this stage of the child's development some drugs are a threat, but the range of cough suppressants has already expanded. Prescribes medicines, of course, a doctor. Most often, pregnant women can be used to treat those medications that are allowed to babies from birth. Cough during pregnancy (2 trimester) can be treated with such medications as Mukaltin, Herbion, Prospan, Pektolvan, Gedelix. From the means of traditional medicine are suitable all those that can be in the first trimester.

Cough during pregnancy, 3rd trimester

When a cough occurs at this time, the woman begins to worry very much, because the tone of the uterus can be more frequent, and consequently, the variants of preterm labor are possible. Of course, and infect the baby at birth would not want it when the illness came on the 9th month. Therefore, the question of fast and harmless treatment is very important, because every future mother wants to cure a cough during pregnancy. 3 trimester is good because the range of drugs and treatments has already significantly expanded, compared with the first. During this period, you can take more necessary medications without harm to the fetus. Along with the intake of medications, popular means are actively used during pregnancy. Cough at this time can be treated in the following ways:

• Reception of such medications as Sinekod, Bronhicum, Stoptussin, Fluidite, Fluviert, Ambrobene, Sinupret, Mukaltin, Bromgexin, Pectusin, and Linkas. These drugs in their composition have special chemicals that must be taken with care in the first trimester of pregnancy.
• The use of herbal preparations: licorice root syrup , althea root , "Prospan", "Pectolvan ivy", "Doctor MOM", "Thoracic elixir", breastfeeding , dry cough medicine.

You can not use thermopsis herbs for treatment, Broncholitin, Alex plus, Glykodin, Terpinkod, Tussin plus, Kodelak, and Codterpine. Before the beginning of treatment it is necessary to consult with the doctor for the benefit / harm to the baby and not to engage in self-medication.

Products that help reduce cough

A great alternative to medicines is food, which will help in the treatment of cough. Hot milk with butter and soda for the night (1 cup: 1 tea: 1/3 tsp, respectively) is actively used. Also, many people use honey from cough during pregnancy. If it is not allergic, it can be added to tea, milk, just to eat, put on a lemon and dissolve. In addition to these funds, you need to include in the diet of natural vitamins - more fruits and vegetables, then no ill will touch you.

Which is better: dry cough or wet during pregnancy?

In any case, if you compare a dry and wet cough, the latter always indicates a process of recovery. Any cough is undesirable in such an "interesting" position. With a dry cough it is more difficult to diagnose the cause of its occurrence, therefore, it contains more dangers. Wet cough can provoke a threat of miscarriage with increased expectoration, but it is the first step to a healthy woman. All experts hasten to translate dry cough into wet, as it clearly speaks about good results of treatment.

The advantages of phytotherapy

In the treatment of cough, the herbs can be used for ingestion, and for rubbing, inhalation, rinsing and so on. Herbs from coughing during pregnancy are the most harmless way to bring your condition back to normal. Phytotherapy can be used as an effective additional method of cough treatment. After all, the herbs can not replace some chemicals necessary for treatment, and if they can, in a very large amount and for a long period of time. This is not always advisable, so the advantage is given to medicines. Good for coughing broths and tinctures of thyme, chamomile, coltsfoot, hips, linden, althea root, plantain.

Inhalation for pregnant women with cough

Inhalation can be done with a special nebulizer or in the old fashion - with a kettle, pans. For this you can use potatoes, mineral water, garlic and onions, saline, honey, herbs. But with aromatic oils you need to be careful. Very often for inhalation use eucalyptus, this method is very effective.

Will gargling help?

Some are skeptical about gargling with a cough. And in vain, because in the process of rinsing, not only the tonsils but also the larynx are involved. The medicinal substance with the help of saliva is transferred below to the trachea and bronchi, they are absorbed and have a therapeutic effect. Rinse should be done between meals. To do this, you can use herbal collections, consisting of at least two elements listed below:

• sage;
• chamomile;
• mother and stepmother;
• calendula;
• plantain;
• eucalyptus;
• raspberries.

In addition to herbs, you can use soda, apple cider vinegar, iodine, salt.