The term 'cold' is a word that pregnant women want to stay away from. But the weather is unpredictable, and pregnant women sometimes cannot avoid catching colds. Some pregnant women may have a runny nose and cough when they catch a cold, but some pregnant women may have headaches when they catch a cold. When pregnant women have a cold and headache, it can have an impact on both rest and diet. So what should pregnant women do if they have a cold and headache?
What should pregnant women do if they have a cold and headache
In general, even if pregnant women have a cold and headache, it is recommended not to take medication to avoid harming the fetus. If a pregnant woman starts experiencing headaches after catching a cold for several days, it may be due to poor sleep quality. In this case, several methods can be used quickly and effectively to help alleviate the symptoms:
(1) Soaking feet in ginger water can quickly promote blood circulation and alleviate headaches in pregnant women. Of course, you can also apply a hot towel to your neck.
(2) Massage method, when experiencing headache, pregnant women can relieve it by massaging their temples. Because the temple is an important acupoint for migraine massage, it can be pressed with the index finger or gently rotated back and forth with the fist from the temple to the hairline for massage.
(3) The method of dispersing attention, when experiencing headaches, pregnant women can practice yoga and listen to relaxing music, which can also have a certain relieving effect.
(4) Drinking plenty of water and resting in bed for a while can also alleviate the symptoms of headaches. Never continue working when you have a headache, as it may worsen the condition.
How pregnant women can prevent colds and headaches
In fact, we all know that colds and headaches are unpleasant things, so pregnant women should know how to prevent them in their daily lives. Improving one's own immunity is necessary to truly prevent colds, which requires pregnant women to put in some effort in diet, exercise, and rest. Eating more vitamin C rich foods, as well as protein rich foods such as fish, can enhance the immune system of pregnant women and prevent colds and headaches.
