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Terrified a violent cough will hurt baby 12 weeks pregnant

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PeachDeer · 14/01/2025 21:42

I have developed a cold with a violent barking cough. It’s at the point where I am coughing constantly and my stomach is sore from all the coughing. I have had 4 miscarriages in the past and this is as far as I’ve made it, so I am anxious about everything, including whether this cough can hurt the baby or cause issues.
I have my dating scan next week.
Just looking for some reassurance here 😩

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CantHoldMeDown · 14/01/2025 21:43

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remaininghopeful23 · 14/01/2025 21:54

It won't OP don't worry. A cough is sore and uncomfortable for you but it can't hurt your uterus. Hope you feel better soon.

sel2223 · 14/01/2025 22:05

It's awful but it won't harm your baby.

Neither will a violent sneeze or getting a shock etc

neleh87 · 14/01/2025 22:18

I had a cough like that in my first pregnancy and was concerned. During an obstetrician appointment (for something else) I mentioned my concerns and he was not worried at all. As others said, baby is very well cushioned.

cunoyerjudowel · 14/01/2025 22:19

It's horrible being poorly when you are pregnant but please try not to worry.

If it makes you feel any better I didn't know I was pregnant with my 15 yr old dd, for few months.

I smoked, drank and completed a tactical firearms course including wrestling around on the floor, and she was absolutely fine.

Clearly i would not recommend this but it makes me chuckle. I then at 6 months pregnant had 3 wisdom teeth out under local anaesthetic.

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