What does this do for baby??

erpetdoc

I am fighting off a nasty cold...kind of sore throat, stuffy alternating with runny nose, and tiredness (could be from the cold or first tri symptom). Of course, I can't take any really good cold meds. My question though is while my immune system is fighting this off, is it a problem for the developing embryo?? Is there a chance of m/c (please don't laugh...I don't know and am terrified that anything could cause it) due to a cold?? Your thoughts and advice are appreciated (and I'll keep sucking on Halls cough drops).

carasizemore

You should be okay. Believe me I'm not laughing. Anytime I feel sick I always wonder if the baby is okay. It's normal for all of us I think. Most likely they would just tell you to take Tylenol and let's be honest Tylenol doesn't work for anything! Hang in there and hope you feel better soon!

mrstyson03

I'm not laughing either. I understand your fear. I was scared too when I got a sinus infection. Your LO is fine. The common cold does not cause m/c.

turtleturtle1

Not funny at all...I got a cold 3 days after I POAS this pregnancy and I was terrified.  Just drink a TON of water and keep taking your temp to make sure you don't get a fever (you probably won't get one if it's a cold).  If you do get a fever, take Tylenol, but otherwise, just keep drinking (and as much as you can, sleep). 

I found a LOT of sources that said that colds had no effect on the baby - only a fever will.  So manage the fever, and LO should be fine.

 

CoastieWife08

I'm not laughing.  It's a genuine fear.

But, baby should be fine.  just make sure you stay hydrated and rest.  Dehydration is the main thing to be worried about when you're sick and pregnant.

Hope you feel better! 

aoverlock

turtleturtle1:

I found a LOT of sources that said that colds had no effect on the baby - only a fever will.  So manage the fever, and LO should be fine.

this is what i've heard.

B-lineBride

FYI -  Sudafed Daytime, Robitussin and Benadryl were on the approved list of medications my Dr gave me this week. I personally wouldn't take Sudafed it b/c it made me jittery before I was pg, but no point in suffering if you have a bad cold.

nicobean1

No one would ever flame you on this board for having a fear of m/c. I agree with a pp -rest, stay hydrated, and just manage any fever. And feel better. You can also gargle with salt water for your sore throat and sit in a steamy bathroom or put your head over a bowl of steamy water to clear your head.