Patient's question:
Now I am pregnant and have been a mother for over two months. Last night, for some reason, I suddenly had severe headaches and a cough. This morning, I came to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor told me it was a symptom of a cold because pregnant women should not take medicine. He suggested I drink ginger tea to alleviate the symptoms. I don't know if drinking ginger tea will have a significant impact on the body when pregnant.What kind of help I need: Can pregnant women drink ginger tea when they have a cold?
Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women with a cold can drink ginger soup. If a pregnant woman gets a cold after becoming pregnant and it is a mild cold with only chills, runny nose, and mild cough, medication is not necessary. She should focus on resting in bed, drinking plenty of hot water. If the symptoms do not improve, she can take some cold medicine or fever-reducing medication. It is also important to drink more water, eat more fruits, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Rest in bed is still necessary, and if there is a fever, medication can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.