Pregnancy cold - what can I take?

[Strawbs]

So far just paracetemol which isn't touching the sides and nose is running like a tap.. Any views on what (if anything) I can take? Going to get to the chemist as some point today x

[Fuschia]

Olbas oil is ok I think

You can't tSke anything to dry it up I fear

A drink of grated ginger root boiled in water then strained and mixed with lemon and honey is very comforting and helps with sore throat

[Strawbs]

Thanks fushia!! Have done well to go this long without a cold but can't carry on with tissues stuck up my nOse haha.. Thanks again I'll grab some of that oil now..

[Fuschia]

Might be worth seeing what gentle herbal remedies they have in health matters

[Fuschia]

I think the olbas oil packet, like anything else, says not to use in pg without advice but I think that's the usual 'covering themselves thing'

How pregnant are you? The first 12w is the most sensitive for drugs etc

[Fuschia]

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/coughsandcolds/#6

[Yak]

Strawbs, if you have a really sore nose from blowing it all the time, try putting some Lasinoh nipple cream on it. Sounds totally mental but its just pure lanolin and is really soothing. Not sure how pg you are but Lasinoh cream is practically a must for all new mothers so it won't be money wasted! I've only just discovered this tip and I wish I'd known about it earlier on!

[Strawbs]

Fushia - I'm 25 weeks.. Went chemist and they said only paracetemol and olbis so I got some..

Yak - thank you!!

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