Cold and tickly cough

[Cwpsi]

Helo,

I'm 32wks gone and have a big cold and a tickly cough. Every time I get a fit of coughing I throw up!! So annoying, my belly aches coz I cough so much too.

What is safe to take during pregnancy, I don't like honey or milk at the moment so I'm a bit stuck!!!

Thanks in advance!!

[redcrx]

you cant take honey for a start, because it can contain botulism.

Most medicines are not advised either so i think you may find you are limited to glycerine based cough cures and paracetomol really.

Ask the pharmacist and check all bottles before taking anything medicinal.

I hope you feel better soon, coughing hurts when baby is taking up so much room.

[redcrx]

"The cough expectorant guaifenesin to help loosen a chesty cough can be used, though drinking lots of water is just as effective for this. You could also try using steam inhalations to help liquify mucus and make it easier to cough up. Cough medicines containing iodine as an expectorant should be avoided, as the iodine can impair the functioning of the baby's thyroid gland.


The cough suppressant dextromethorphan has been in widespread use and is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy, providing it is only taken for short periods of time and using the smallest dose possible. However, it is probably best to avoid it in the first trimester. Cough suppressants containing codeine should be avoided in the third trimester."

this may help.

taken from http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts /medicinesinpregnancy.htm

[Cwpsi]

Yep, it does hurt!!
I'm gonna nip out and get something me thinks, it's getting on my nerves big time now!!

Ta v muchly

[may70]

That's absolute rubbish about not taking honey, pay no attention- an adult's digestive tract even when pregnant will not be affected by botulism as it is acidic.

For babies, yes, avoid until they are older.