I have a cold!

Coughs and colds are more likely in pregnancy if you are run down, over stressed, doing too much and in some professions.

What can be done?

Minimise risk factors. If you do get a cold, you can take paracetamol, throat lozenges, increase your fluids and rest. You can increase your Vitamin C intake to 2gms per day while you have the cold.

If there is increasing chest congestion or coloured mucus then antibiotic treatment may be necessary. Consult your general practitioner and take the full course of prescribed medication. Please also let me know.

Prolonged high temperature is potentially dangerous for your baby. Avoid this by taking paracetamol and frequent showers

It is safe to have the flu vaccine while pregnant.