Is it okay for you to have heavy cough in the first trimester of pregnancy?

It’s probably not a pregnancy-related condition. More likely, you have a viral or bacterial infection, or possibly something more serious like pneumonia. In severe cases — if you’ve also got chest pain or you’re spitting up blood — coughing could be a symptom of a pulmonary embolism (a blocked artery in the lungs), which is serious (and not totally out of the question, since pregnant women are more prone to blood clots). If you’ve been coughing for more than 10 days or if the cough is severe, then see a doctor. If your cough is accompanied by a green nasal discharge, it could be sinusitis or bronchitis, which will likely need medical treatment. It’s usually safe to treat a cough the same as you would if you weren’t pregnant. Cough drops, medicine, tea or warm liquids will help soothe your throat. But clear any meds with your OB before you take them.