flu at 21 weeks worried

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hi I’m just wondering if having the flu can effect pregnancy or baby at all, a really sore throat and bodys started to feel weak! just generally feel really unwell (so I think it’s the flu) + partner had it a few weeks ago which I managed to avoid. I’ve taken paracetamol and soothers for my throat and will try to get as much rest as possible, just worried about baby. I’ve only started to feel him this week so no regular movements to go off and still have days where I don’t really feel much although I’ve felt him a few times today, I could just be worrying and this not be able to effect pregnancy just wanted to double check? sorry forgot to add have spoken to doctors and told I don’t need antibiotics yet x

Flu while pregnant is only dangerous if you have a really high temp.
Taking Paracetamol will help reduce that.
Other than that it's just another miserable illness!

The good news is that you having the flu and feeling unwell won't affect baby.
The bad news is that there is very little you can do in pregnancy to relieve the symptoms. There's only really Paracetamol.

If you develop a persistent high temp then see your GP but other than that you just need to try and rest, stay hydrated, warm etc and let it run it's course.

You don't need antibiotics for flu but if you do develop any kind of bacterial infection there are antibiotics which are safe to take in pregnancy.

I feel for you op get better soon! I had flu a few weeks ago when i was 16 weeks and was so unwell. All i could have was paracetamol and lucozade. Hope you can rest.

I've got it at 39 weeks, no one has seemed worried. Had it for 10 days now and scheduled a section in 3 days time.

I had it at about 32 weeks and no one was interested. Take paracetamol, drink plenty and rest.