natural cold remedies while pregnant?

kindacrunchy · February 2014

Hi ladies! I'm pregnant with my third child and just came down with a cold. I was lucky enough to not really get sick during my other pregnancies. What are your go to natural cold relief remedies that are safe while pregnant? I am congested with a sore throat and headache.

sschwege · February 2014

Honey works well for a sore throat. My SIL swears by saline nasal rinses though I haven't tried that one myself.

I find that a small cup of iced coffee works wonders on a headache, though some women don't do caffeine while pregnant.

LimaD · February 2014

For the sore throat, I just used suck candy and drank plenty of water
For congestion, they make saline nasal sprays that are perfectly safe. it helps some

sheislisamarie · February 2014

My naturopath always recommends doing the wet sock treatment for when a cold is brewing. It's worked almost every time for me (turns out, not so effective against pneumonia.

). Here's an overview on how to do it - you can skip the oils, I never used them and have found it effective: https://dellaterrawellness.com/the-wet-sock-treatment/

Other than that, I also see great results with neti pots and saline nasal sprays. Hope you feel better soon!

Racheal2W · February 2014

I like warm lemon water with honey, you can add a small amount if cayenne pepper to help with a cough. Also saline drops like pp said, it does help with congestion some as well as sleeping with a humidifier.

chevronseven · February 2014

Fresh pineapple is good for a sore throat!

PoppySeedWindsor · February 2014

If you can find a neti pot (available at Walgreens or any health food store/Whole Foods/etc.), I highly recommend one of those. They're little pots, shaped like tea pots, that you fill with a salt water solution (made at home) and pour in one nostril and out the other to help clear out your sinuses. I had a cold around month 3 of this pregnancy and that SAVED me.

Also, breathing in steam helps a lot. I usually boil a pot of water, let it cool for a couple of minutes and then breathe it in with a towel over my head.

Turmeric also has really great antibody properties. I make a paste with honey and freshly chopped garlic.

Menthylatum is also really awesome. I use it when I have a sore throat or my sinuses are plugged. It's totally safe to use -- just rub it on your ouchy areas (throat, sinuses, etc).

Other than those, fluids fluids fluids...and good, homemade chicken soup!

mnbv9502! · February 2014

Hey, I know a website may be able to provide some help for you. There are many natural remedies, including colds, sore throat, headache, and so on.

ec0983 · February 2014

elderberry syrup!!! that stuff is amazing. it's an immune booster so it helps prevent illness and speeds up recovery time. just be mindful of what kind you buy, a lot of times they come with other stuff in there, like echinacea, which is not recommended during pregnancy.

organicmom7 · March 2014

I drink a barley grass drink regularly, so when I think I am coming down with something I up the intake. Also garlic supplements, green tea (wonderful for sinus problems), and like others have mentioned...elderberry syrup and use a neti pot to irrigate sinuses! Also, squeeze fresh lemons, mix with water and sweeten with honey, great for your throat and any coughs.

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