WHAT MEDICINE YOU CAN TAKE WHILE PREGNANT FOR COLD?

Catching a cold during pregnancy will not harm the fetus, but it can be uncomfortable for the person who is pregnant, and they may also worry about which treatments and medications they can use safely.

The chances of catching a cold while pregnant are higher because the immune system is less robust during pregnancy.

This article looks at what to consider when treating the symptoms of a cold during pregnancy, how to prevent a cold, what medicine you can take while pregnant for cold and when to see a doctor.

Make sure you call your doctor if you have one or more of the following:

• Fever over 100.4 F
• Symptoms that last more than 10 days or are severe or unusual
• Signs and symptoms of the flu
• Uncontrollable, violent coughing that makes it hard to breathe - this  may be a sign of pertussis or whooping cough.