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The information leaflet in the pack very often reads "this medicine should not be taken during pregnancy". But what if you're coming down with a cold or you just can't get rid of a cough?
During pregnancy, our immune system is not as strong as usual. We are more likely to catch an infection. Naturally, we tend to worry: how can we get well again? Will the infection harm the child? What remedies can we take without harming the baby? A feverish cold doesn't usually have any effect on the unborn child. But a coughing fit can be another major cause of worry: can the baby come to any harm if the stomach contracts uncomfortably during a coughing fit? Don't worry. The amniotic fluid protects your child both from external shocks and from the pressure caused by coughing.
Nevertheless, it is helpful for expectant mothers to be familiar with a repertoire of home remedies that are safe to take during pregnancy.
The treating midwife, druggist or pharmacist can make personal suggestions for alternative treatments such as acupuncture, homeopathy, Schüssler salts, etc.
Recipe for flu-like infections:
Layer the ingredients in a sealable jar. After a short time, a syrup will form. This can be taken one teaspoon at a time. Can be stored for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
These lists make no claims to completeness and must be adapted to the individual pregnant woman and her situation.
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