How to cope with a cold when pregnant

[MoonlightMojitos]

The last few days I've had a stuffy head and sore throat but nothing I couldn't deal with. Today, I have woken up the cold from hell. Everything aches, I can't breathe, my voice is almost gone. And I'm in work lying to people that I've taken medicine because they all keep offering me things while I sip honey and lemon in hot water and feel very sorry for myself :(. Any more natural remedies or anything baby safe I can take? I'm only literally 4 weeks. I'm also panicking that it's going to hurt the baby... I miscarried last time so am on edge anyway. It's going to be OK isn't it? Thanks in advance.

[Oysterbabe]

You can take paracetamol.

[handsfree]

Menthol crystals in boiling water to help clear your nose. They're amazing.

[ps2304]

Get yourself home and rest up!

[Dixiechick17]

Calpol saline solution is good for a blocked nose and menthol crystals

[CuriosityDoor]

You can get some nasal sprays that are safe to use during pregnancy.

Don't use olbas oil or echinacea!

[Chocoholicmonster]

Paracetamol is allowed during pregnancy which might help with the aches but I agree with a PP - get yourself home & rest. Hope you feel better very soon.

[MoonlightMojitos]

Thanks ladies. I've left work early and am curled up on sofa now, I'll definately see where I can get some menthol crystals tomorrow.

[Nimisha]

I feel your pain, I'm 6 weeks and full of cold. Coughing loads. Been taking paracetamol, I didn't know about menthol crystals. Lying on the sofa too, and getting heart burn too.

[Newmum90]

38 + 1 here and have been suffering since yesterday... no advice but i feel your pain!

[duxb]

You can use Vicks but not olbas. The "old wives" tale of Vicks on the feet & then socks to sleep really does work.

Also hot water, honey & lemon is a better remedy than lots of over the counter stuff.

You have my sympathy - I had a stinker of a cold at 6 weeks pregnant and it was awful. If you get comfy enough to sleep it will help loads

[Christmasbaby16]

I had a cold at the start of my pregnancy...I'm afraid you just have to get on with it

[imnotreally]

You can steam your head for the blocked nose. If you add a bit of eucalyptus oil it can help too.

[Cakescakescakes]

You can use the Vicks inhaler nasal stick. Just not the Olbas one. It really helped me survive colds when I was pregnant.