Patient's question:
Medical Description: Doctor, I got a cold 24 days after my period. I took Vitamin C and Mulberry Tablets and Antiviral Oral Liquid. Now I found out I'm pregnant. Is there a problem?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Pregnant women should take a cold seriously. A cold has two effects on the fetus: first, the direct impact of the virus, which can enter the fetus through the placental barrier, potentially causing congenital heart disease, cleft lip, hydrocephalus, anencephaly, and microcephaly; second, the indirect impact of toxins produced by high fever and metabolic disorders caused by a cold, which can stimulate uterine contractions in pregnant women, leading to miscarriage and premature birth, and increasing the mortality rate of newborns. Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to preventing colds during the first three months of pregnancy, when the fetus is forming. But what if you catch a cold? The best approach is to use safe and effective cold medications under the guidance of a doctor. Never take medication randomly to avoid affecting the mother and fetus. Generally, the following relatively safe medications can be chosen for pregnant women with colds.