Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for more than two months. It might be because the weather has been unpredictable lately, with sudden changes in temperature. I've caught a cold, and I'm feeling dizzy and slightly feverish. I have no energy and feel dazed. I went to see a doctor, but they were hesitant to prescribe medication, suggesting I could try some traditional Chinese medicine instead. I want to know if it's safe to take cold medicine during pregnancy and if it will affect the baby.What kind of help I need: Is it safe to take cold medicine during pregnancy?
Doctor's answer:
Hypothesis of the problem: The interference is not significant, and it is essential to undergo prenatal check-ups. Routine and thorough examinations include blood tests, electrocardiogram, urine samples, weight measurement, abdominal circumference measurement, pelvic measurement, fundal height measurement, and fetal heart and movement monitoring. Throughout the entire pregnancy, at least three ultrasound examinations should be understood, approximately at 12 weeks later, 24 or 25 weeks, and after 36 weeks. It is particularly important to undergo the Down syndrome screening, which is a non-invasive test method for the fetus. It is cost-effective, simple, and safe, and should be performed between 14-18 weeks of pregnancy. Only 2 milliliters of the pregnant woman's venous blood is required, and the results can be obtained 2-3 weeks after blood collection. If it is a mild cold, it is essential to ensure good deep sleep and rest, drink plenty of water, and you can appropriately drink some ginger and sugar water.