During the preparation for pregnancy, in addition to adjusting diet and sleep habits, it is also very important to prevent various diseases. Because if one accidentally falls ill, it is very likely to affect the body's functions, causing damage to the body's functions and thus affecting the quality of conception. So, both men and women should be careful not to get sick. Today, the editor is going to introduce to you what to do if your husband has a cold and cough during the preparation for pregnancy?
What should I do if my husband has a cold and cough during pregnancy preparation
1. If it's just a common cold and there are no other complications, it usually takes 5 to 7 days to recover. Most viruses do not have specific drugs to treat, and a few are caused by bacteria or combined with bacterial infections. As long as there is no more serious progression, medication is not necessary.
2. If you have a fever, physical cooling methods can be used, such as taking a warm water bath, applying a cold towel, using an ice pillow, and placing ice packs in the armpits, forehead, and groin.
3. When nasal congestion is severe, it can be relieved by inhaling hot water vapor; For sore throat, rinse your mouth with diluted salt water; Coughing can be relieved by drinking more water and raising the head of the bed to a 30 to 45 degree angle while sleeping.
If the cold is severe, it is still necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner and clearly explain to the doctor that you are in the preconception period. Remember not to blindly take medication.
How to prevent colds during pregnancy preparation
1. Pay attention to keeping warm: Recently, the weather has become increasingly hot, and many friends are greedy for cold, resulting in catching a cold accidentally. Actually, many of us are in a sub healthy state now, so we must pay attention to keeping warm.
2. Exercise more: I also know that most people nowadays are too lazy to move, but moderate exercise is still easy for everyone. For example, you can leave some way for yourself to walk home when commuting, and such a small change can still have a significant impact; If there are stairs at home, climb them more often, maybe it can have unexpected effects.
3. Eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C: As we all know, supplementing with vitamin C can enhance resistance. Eating more vitamin C rich fruits and vegetables in daily life can help the body absorb the vitamin C and enhance our body's resistance. For example, kiwifruit, oranges, strawberries, cabbage, cantaloupe, and so on are all vegetables and fruits that contain vitamin C.
The health of expectant fathers also occupies a very important position during the preparation for pregnancy. Before pregnancy, both husband and wife should make sufficient preparations for pregnancy and make every effort not to get sick. Getting sick during the preconception period is different from getting sick normally, and medication should not be taken indiscriminately. After all, during the preconception period, physical health is of utmost importance. Preparing for pregnancy is a necessary and sufficient condition for conception, therefore, it is essential to put in sufficient effort and do a good job in preparing for pregnancy.
