I took cough meds as prescribed to me when I just confirmed my pregnancy at around 4 weeks because I was down with covid. Like you, I was really fearful of tetratogens (anything that may result in foetal developmental issues), so I was wary of taking the cough syrup, and took only sparingly, really to ease the cough especially at night. I also took the cough drops sparingly when I have to get relief. Mostly, I drank warm water, lemon water, honey to try and help my recovery. I'm still coughing even though one month has passed, and the cough will get better with time.. I read that coughing doesn't affect the baby, so try not to worry too much about that! It's important to treat the virus or bacteria causing your immune system to go out of whack though, so concentrate on getting better, and if you must medicate, just take. Hope this helps, and get well soon!
Whatever go prescribed are safe as they know better. Just consistently take the medicine. I also get long term coughing ever since im pregnant and no medicine works. Even if i take alot of medicine, baby is still healthy and growing (currently 26w).
thanks mummy for this
Hi you can try using nasal rinses for your congested nose! It will clear the mucus stuck at the back!
Please go to your gynae instead of GP for prescription. Take care and speedy recovery
do visit GP for GP to prescribe medication best suited for u
better to see a GP. not all medication is harmful. did you do ART?
yup, ive done the ART a couple of days and its negative. i might probably head down to GP later as it getting more irritable
GP prescribed medicines will be safe don’t worry
see a GP. not all medications are bad. Do ART.
i did my ART a couple of days and glad it still remain negative. bt yes, i will definitely try to consult a GP
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