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Getting a cold before labor...

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So past few days I've had a running nose then I woke up this morning with a stuffy head, sore throat, ears sore, so cold symptoms.  I was just thinking the other day how I was thankful not to have gotten sick (besides normal preg. symptoms) during this pregnancy, like getting a cold because you can't really take anything.  A few people have said that women can get a cold or feel sick before labor...hmmm any thoughts on that?
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Re: Getting a cold before labor...

  • catwhisperers4292catwhisperers4292 member

    No fun!  I can't say whether it's a sign of labor or not, but I've got a cold as well, and there are a few OTC things you can take to alleviate symptoms.  Call your doc if you don't have an approved meds list.  I've been taking Claritin-D 12 hour during the day, and Benadryl at night.  Again, I'd just check with your doc.  GL!

     

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  • owens0410owens0410 member
    I have been very congested with a little sore throat and then some runny nose problems. I just assumed it's because our immune systems are not as effective during pregnancy because our body isn't supposed to reject the foreign (the baby) in our bodies. I read that somewhere. I hope that getting a cold isn't an indicator of early labor because I still have 6 1/2 weeks! Tongue Tied

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  • rockdragonrockdragon
    I think its just that time of the year. I have gotten a cold this last week and know a few other people with it. If I was the only one sick I might be more concerned with it being related to labor, but since it seems to be going around I think its just that time of year. I had to sleep for a couple days before I started to feel better. Good Luck hopefully it will pass quickly for you too.
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  • Holley+DayHolley+Day

    I have just come down with a sinus infection. Swollen glands, sneezing (causing me to wet my pants!), post nasal drip, stuffy/runny nose, no smell or taste, headaches... you know the fun part. (hubby was so kind to share) I had one when first pregnant it lasted almost 10 weeks and I ended up with bronchitis the last 6 weeks along with it, I was coming unglued by the time it passed, I don't think it indicates labor...? I am only 31 weeks I simply hope it doesn't last as long this time.

    My doc gave me antibiotics today for it and said to use Afrin nasal spray (only for 3 days...no longer) and benadryl at night to help sleep and dry up the post nasal drip. Good luck and hope you all feel better soon :)

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  • xtencornfieldxtencornfield member

    Last pg I got a nasty stomach virus around 32 weeks and it turned into a neverending cold. I had to labor with completely awful congestion. It sucked...especially during pushing. After each push I was wheezing and needed to blow my nose like crazy because I was so congested.

    Anywho, it seems like half of the people I know have colds or some thing or other right now...plus outdoor allergens are very high right now. I doubt it's a sign of anything more than you caught some bug.

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  • GabzM22GabzM22
    I woke up this morning feeling like this too. I'm congested and my eyes feel sickly. I haven't been around that many people so I'm hoping that I'm not getting sick. Right now I'm hoping it's the hormones and I am trying to get plenty of rest and keeping well hydrated. 
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