Patient's question:
Last night, I didn't cover myself properly while taking a nap and got cold. This morning, when I went to bed, I started hiccuping and then developed a runny nose and a cold. I want to ask the doctor what to do when a pregnant woman gets a cold.Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women should take good care of themselves and avoid catching a cold. But if they do get a cold, it’s best not to take medicine. Instead, they can drink plenty of ginger sugar water to alleviate symptoms or cook some rock sugar pear soup to relieve coughing. If the symptoms are particularly severe, it’s necessary to go to a proper medical facility for a thorough check-up and seek treatment under guidance. This approach is relatively safer and benefits both the baby and the adult.