Customer question:
Can a cold during pregnancy be dangerous? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
A cold during pregnancy does not harm you or your fetus but can be annoying and cause discomfort.
During pregnancy, you are slightly more likely to catch a cold. This is because when you're pregnant, your immune system doesn't respond as quickly to illness as before pregnancy. Reduced immune system sensitivity means that you are more likely to catch viruses such as colds and flu.
The good side of even the most unpleasant cold symptoms is that your child is not experiencing any symptoms of colds, flu, or similar illnesses. The uterus completely protects the baby from colds.
A cold usually starts with a sore or scratchy throat that lasts for a day or two, then other symptoms gradually appear, including:
- discharge and later with a blocked nose
- sneezing
- mild fatigue
- a dry cough, especially suitable at the end of a cold, which may last a week or more after other symptoms subside
- fever
Cold symptoms usually last 10 to 14 days. If your symptoms persist or seem to be getting progressively worse, tell your doctor.
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