Cold is an unavoidable disease, even if one is physically strong, it is inevitable to experience cold symptoms. If a cold is not actively treated, it may also cause great harm to one's health. Pregnant women who catch a cold should also be treated with caution to understand the impact of a cold on the fetus.
Pregnant women should first determine whether it is a common cold or a viral cold after catching a cold. If it is a common cold, it generally does not affect the health of the fetus. These pregnant women should not blindly take medication for treatment. They should drink plenty of warm water, ensure fresh indoor air, eat fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins, and pay attention to rest. They can basically recover in about a week without the need for special medical treatment.
If a pregnant woman is infected with a viral cold, she should be cautious as the cold virus may enter the fetus's body through the placental barrier, thereby affecting fetal development. Pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy who contract viral colds may experience fetal developmental abnormalities or even deformities.
At three or four months of pregnancy, it is a critical period for fetal heart development. If a pregnant woman accidentally contracts a viral cold at this time, it may also affect fetal heart development and cause congenital heart disease. It can be seen that viral colds pose a great threat to the health of pregnant women and fetuses. Pregnant women must actively prevent them, stay away from cold viruses, and avoid harm.
