I've got a cold!

I look like rudolf the red nosed reindeer I've blown my nose so many times.

Colds are anoying at the best of times but now I'm pregnant I feel like there is nothing I can take to make me feel better without harming the baby. Even lemsips and throat sweets have warning labels... And on top of the pregnancy symptoms I now have a runny nose, sore throat, and I ache - it is a little much to bear.

Now I know the cold shouldn't effect the baby (although I worry that the really bad coughs are going to swish it) but is there anything anyone can suggest to make me feel better.

It's sure making it's rounds this year. I am just getting over one too. No fun, especially when there is nothing you can take while pregnant.

Hope you feel better soon!

Hope you feel better soon

Have you tried some hard candies for your throat? It also helps me when I have a cough

Try some Halls Soothers and a couple of paracetamol. It saved my life when I felt like hell a few weeks ago!! And make sure you rest! The cold won't harm your baby - just make sure outemperature doesn't rise too much. If you think it's getting REALLY high, contact your doctor, but I'm sure you'll be fine.
Hope you feel better soon x x

Isnt vitamin c good for when you have a cold?

So lots of orange juice or ribena!!

Paracetamol is supposed to be fine when pregnant. Just don't take ibuprofen or aspirin. I bought some echinecea when i had a cold as i thought a natural remedy would be good. It wasn't until i got home that i read on the box that it isn't safe even when just TTC let alone when pregnant.

As the others said making sure your temperature doesn't get too high is the important thing.
Hope you feel better soon.

awwww that sucks. How about a glass of hot ribena or hot water with some honey?

A glass of hot lemon barley, and 2 paracetamol. Just as good as lemsip.

Thanks guys. Still feel awful. But hopefully on the mend.

Will try your advice and maybe tomorrow will be a better day