One of the biggest worries of pregnant mothers is that coughing will affect the baby. However, for pregnant women, a mild cough will not adversely affect your baby's health. However, if there is a long-lasting or severe cough, it may affect the sleep and appetite of the pregnant mother, and then have a negative effect on the development of the fetus. Therefore, when a pregnant woman coughs, we need to take some measures to relieve the cough symptoms.
First, maintain adequate water intake. Drinking plenty of fluids can help thin phlegm and reduce cough symptoms. In addition, being well hydrated also helps to keep the body moist and relieves the feeling of dryness and discomfort in the throat. You can choose drinks such as plain water, lukewarm water, or light salt water, and avoid harsh drinks. In addition, you can also eat more water-rich fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon, cucumber, etc., to increase your body's water intake.
Second, arrange your diet reasonably and eat more foods that moisturize your lungs and relieve cough. During the cough of pregnant women, you can choose some foods that have the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, such as pears, loquats, lilies, honey, etc. These foods are rich in vitamins and minerals, which can moisten the lungs and relieve cough symptoms. For example, pears are a fruit that can clear away heat and moisten the lungs, relieve cough and reduce phlegm, and can be eaten raw or juiced and drunkLoquat is rich in vitamin C and minerals, which have a certain effect on improving coughLily has the effect of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing the heart and soothing the nerves, and can be used to make soup or cook porridgeHoney is known as a natural cough syrup, which has the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, expectorant, and antibacterial. When eating, you should also avoid the intake of spicy and irritating foods to avoid aggravating cough symptoms.
Third, you can try some Chinese herbal dietary remedies. Traditional Chinese medicine diet is a combination of Chinese medicine and food, by regulating the balance of yin and yang in the body, play a role in preventing and ** cough. For example, ginger water is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine dietary remedy, which has the effect of diaphoresis, relieving the surface, driving away cold and invigorating blood. It can stimulate the body's acupuncture points and meridians, enhance the body's immunity, and thus prevent and ** colds. The gingerol and volatile oil in ginger soup can promote blood circulation, speed up the discharge of sweat, help the body dissipate heat, and relieve cold symptoms. In addition, ginger soup can also soothe symptoms such as throat discomfort and cough, and reduce body aches and pains. At the same time, it also has a certain bactericidal effect, which is conducive to the body's resistance to the invasion of viruses and bacteria.
For cough, you can also try some folk home remedies. For example, rock sugar pear soup is a common dietary therapy method, which has the effect of moistening the lungs, relieving cough and clearing lung heat. The production method is very simple, you only need to peel the pear, remove the core and slice, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and old tangerine peel, and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat before drinking. In addition, you can also try the green onion and garlic soup, which is boiled into a fragrant garlic soup, taken 3 times a day, 1 cup each time, which helps to moisten the lungs and relieve cough, clear heat and detoxify. There is also a five-flavor soup, which is boiled with ginger, red dates, walnuts, black beans and green onions, which has a certain relieving effect on wind chill and allergic rhinitis.
To sum up, pregnant women can try to drink more water, maintain adequate water intake, eat more foods that moisten the lungs and relieve cough, and try some traditional Chinese medicine dietary remedies or folk home remedies during cough. These methods can all help relieve cough symptoms, improve the comfort of the pregnant woman, and have no negative impact on the baby's health. However, if the cough persists for a long time or if other uncomfortable symptoms occur, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly so that you can get a more professional diagnosis and**.
Maintaining a good diet and lifestyle is the most important thing for pregnant women at all times. Through a reasonable diet and adequate water intake, you can improve your own immunity and promote**. At the same time, foods with moisturizing and cough relieving effects and traditional Chinese medicine dietary prescriptions are also good choices for pregnant mothers. During coughing, avoiding irritating foods, getting enough rest and a good state of mind can help restore good health.
During pregnancy, a pregnant woman's body is more susceptible to external influences than usual. Therefore, try to avoid close contact with people who have a cold or cough, keep the room clean and hygienic, pay attention to ventilation, and avoid the effects of irritants such as smoke and dust. Protect your health reasonably and try the following measures when coughing during pregnancy:
1.Drinking plenty of fluids and staying hydrated can help thin your phlegm and relieve cough symptoms.
2.Eating more foods that moisten the lungs and suppress cough, such as pears, loquats, lilies, honey, etc., can relieve cough symptoms. But be careful not to overdo it.
3.Try traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, such as ginger soup, green onion and garlic soup, five-flavor soup, etc., which have the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough. However, when using traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and avoid using toxic Chinese medicine.
4.Avoid irritating foods, such as spicy foods, greasy foods, etc., to avoid aggravating cough symptoms.
5.Pay attention to personal hygiene and hygiene, keep indoor air fresh, and avoid close contact with people who have colds or coughs.
6.If the cough symptoms persist for a long time or seriously affect the quality of life, it is recommended to seek medical attention and seek help from a medical professional.
In summary, pregnant women should remain calm during coughing and take appropriate measures to relieve cough symptoms. It is important to eat a reasonable diet, drink plenty of water, and rest more, and at the same time, you can try some foods that moisten the lungs and relieve cough and Chinese herbal dietary remedies. If symptoms persist or worsen, prompt medical attention is recommended. Maintaining good physical hygiene and sanitation can also help prevent coughing from occurring.