Cold at 9 weeks of pregnancy

Fruit (development, size)

The third month of pregnancy begins.
The fetus is only 7 weeks old, but it has already grown tremendously during this time: its coccygeal-parietal size reaches 22-30 mm, and its weight is about 2 g. The embryo continues to straighten, and soon it will get rid of its tail. Now it looks like a small pea pod. And I can’t even believe that such complex processes take place in it! The brain, nervous system, and some internal organs have already been formed, but development does not stop for a second! At the 9th week of pregnancy, the fetus already notifies the mother of its needs: special signals are received from the tiny brain to the mother’s body. Scientists believe that a woman feels them through sudden changes in food preferences.

The 9th week of pregnancy is the next stage in the formation of vital mechanisms. Now the cerebellum is being formed (coordination will be controlled here), the pituitary gland (the first hormones will be produced here), the middle layer of the adrenal glands (adrenaline will be produced here), as well as the lymph nodes (lymph cells are formed here). The mammary glands begin to develop and the genital organs begin to form. The heart and central nervous system are already working, but their improvement does not stop: cranial, intervertebral and spinal nerves are formed this week. The shoulders and forearms have already emerged, the limbs move and can bend, they continue to lengthen and improve: the foot is growing, the fingers are increasingly separated, the rudiments of the marigolds are visible, which are now still located on the inside - on the palms and soles.

The baby gradually develops muscles, and the bones gradually become stronger. The head is still too large in relation to the body, but the face is improving all the time: the eyes are getting closer, they are closed by eyelids, which will not begin to open soon. The mouth lengthens and acquires more expressive features: corners and folds are formed, the baby can wrinkle his lips and even knows how to swallow. At week 9, the future neck is already visible.

Another achievement is the ability to urinate. The embryo excretes waste products through the umbilical cord into your body, so the load on your kidneys will increase all the time. At week 9, the umbilical cord becomes even longer and denser, and the placenta is already beginning to function, although it will take over the full functions of the corpus luteum only after a few weeks.

Feelings at 9 weeks of pregnancy

The woman feels all these changes on herself. Mainly, she begins to go to the toilet more often in small ways: her kidneys are now working for two. At 9 weeks of pregnancy, appetite may disappear completely or increase with a vengeance. Bizarre food preferences surprise not only her family, but also the woman herself: she has never eaten strawberry ice cream with cucumber pickle!

I still really want to sleep! You feel tired, you may feel dizzy and even faint, sometimes you feel like you are running out of air. The body began to accumulate fat reserves to feed the child. This means that you don’t need to go on a diet, but think about looser clothes that won’t squeeze your stomach and cause you discomfort. Choose clothes only from natural fabrics, be sure to buy yourself a comfortable bra that will not squeeze your chest. The breasts, by the way, continue to please your dad - they are growing all the time. The nipples are hypersensitive to irritants and may darken, and sometimes the venous network on the chest is visible.

A woman may suffer from insomnia, but by this time she should try to develop an optimal daily routine, including mandatory walks in the fresh air and rest.

Of course, not all pregnant women are doomed to such inconveniences: many experience the 9th week of pregnancy absolutely comfortably, without any “side effects”.

The 9th week of pregnancy can be accompanied by various pain sensations. Most often, they indicate a possible threat of miscarriage. We are talking about severe cramping pain in the lower abdomen, which radiates to the lower back and may be accompanied by brown or even red bloody discharge. In this case, it is necessary to take measures to maintain the pregnancy.

If abdominal pain at 9 weeks of pregnancy is associated with the intestines, then you can take a No-shpa tablet, having first agreed with your doctor.

Pain in the back or sacrum may be due to compression of the sciatic nerve by the uterus. If they get worse, your doctor may recommend wearing a bandage. Pain in the area of the symphysis pubis can be a symptom of symphysitis, so you should definitely tell your doctor about it.

ARVI during pregnancy

It should be understood that any disease during pregnancy can occur due to a woman’s weakened immune system and hormonal changes that occur in the body during this period. You shouldn’t be too scared if you catch a cold, but it’s better to avoid it, because it’s much easier to prevent a disease than to deal with it later in all possible ways.

The following tips will help you avoid colds in the first trimester of pregnancy:

You need to choose clothes according to the season; they should not be too cold or too hot.
You should not be in places with large crowds of people, especially during a flu epidemic.
It is important to eat plenty of vitamins daily to strengthen your immune system.
It is advisable to be in the fresh air more often, because the likelihood of catching an infection indoors is much greater than even in rainy weather.
Drafts and hypothermia should be avoided.

By following these recommendations, you can avoid ARVI and possible complications in the 10th week of pregnancy.

ARVI in the 10th week of pregnancy often occurs due to hypothermia, lack of vitamins in the body

Bleeding

Pain in the lower abdomen and lower back can result in bleeding at 9 weeks of pregnancy. In this case, there is no way to hesitate: lie down and call an ambulance, and if possible, immediately go to the hospital yourself. Bleeding should be considered the release of blood in any amount. At the 9th week of pregnancy, menstruation no longer occurs, although there is a medical term for “fetal ablution” - a condition in which menstrual-like bleeding occurs despite the pregnancy developing in the body. But in this case, you would hardly already know that life had arisen inside you.

Bleeding at 9 weeks of pregnancy may be a sign of cervical erosion or some kind of neoplasm. In this case, the nagging cramping pain in the lower abdomen will be absent. But still, the doctor must determine the cause.

A cold in the 9th month of pregnancy, how dangerous is it and how to treat it?

Answers:

mamasoni

Not dangerous. Buy and eat oscillococcinum as soon as possible and then take it according to the instructions, it is an extract from duck liver, it can be used for pregnant women, and in general it is the best remedy for colds. You can also take human interferon in any form according to the instructions, but it is better in suppositories. I was treated like this for the 5th month. It's all natural and won't harm you or your baby. Well, drinking herbs, honey, tea with raspberries is also good. If you have a runny nose, then baby drops and aquamaris are better.

Zhenechka

Only folk remedies :)

lady

At the 9th month it’s no longer scary, the baby is fully formed

Tamara Kirshina

Not as dangerous as the first one. Treat yourself with warm baths, tea with honey...

Nikolay Kruzhkov

You did not indicate: a cold caused by hypothermia or OVIR, that is, the flu. In any case, do not take antibiotics: it is doubly dangerous - the intestinal microflora will suffer, and thus dysbiosis is guaranteed. And this is already serious. Try a decoction of St. John's wort, natural honey, strong tea with lemon, Coldrex, analgesics: spazgan, tempalgin, if you have a headache.

Katerinka

take regular cold medicines that pregnant women can take, just don’t take them. so that you don’t have to take antibiotics - this is a disaster during pregnancy!

Maria Grigorieva

Candles Kipferron or Viferon. Arbidol, Oscillococcinum. Vitamins.

nostril

Candles Kipferron or Viferon. Arbidol

Svetlana Chernyshova

Arbidol and traditional medicine... rub with alcohol. Raspberry and hot drink...

How does the baby develop and does the mother feel at 9 weeks of pregnancy?

The 9th week of pregnancy is the beginning of the third month of gestation. People around may still have no idea about the woman’s situation, since there are no obvious external signs of pregnancy yet. But, nevertheless, a new life is actively developing and the woman feels it very well. At this stage, toxicosis and chest pain can still be very bothersome. Other not very pleasant sensations may also appear. Let's figure out which sensations are normal and which should be alarmed.

The ninth obstetric week of pregnancy is the period when about seven weeks have already passed from the moment of conception. Sometimes women ask: the ninth obstetric week is how many months? According to obstetric dates, the third month begins, that is, there are still about 6 months left until the desired meeting with the baby. If we count from the moment of conception, then the period has not yet reached three months. About a month and a half has passed since conception.

This period still refers to the first trimester, which is considered the most difficult for a woman. The body functions under increased stress, as a global restructuring occurs, affecting many systems. Basically, the sensations associated with such a restructuring of the body are unpleasant:

may continue to suffer from toxicosis;
there are mood swings;
often have to go to the toilet, since the kidneys work for two, and the enlarged uterus puts pressure on the bladder.

In the ninth week, toxicosis continues to spoil the mood of the expectant mother. Toxicosis appears:

nausea, especially often nausea appears in the morning on an empty stomach;
drooling;
drowsiness, weakness;
emotional instability.

In some women, toxicosis in the ninth week is mild, while others suffer from frequent vomiting and poor health. In the latter case, there is no need to endure and wait for toxicosis to go away on its own.

It is necessary to contact an antenatal clinic and the doctor will prescribe a treatment that, if not completely eliminate toxicosis, will at least significantly improve the well-being of the pregnant woman.

Many women are interested in how many months does toxicosis last? It is impossible to give an exact answer. Even in the same woman, during her first and subsequent pregnancies, toxicosis can manifest itself differently. But, in most cases, toxicosis goes away already from 10 or 12 weeks. So we just have to wait a little longer.

Mammary gland

At the ninth week, the breasts still continue to grow, this happens under the influence of special hormones. In this case, the breasts may hurt a little, this is due to tissue growth and enlargement of the milk ducts.

It is impossible to say exactly how long your chest will hurt. Some women note that their breasts stopped hurting between 8 and 10 weeks. For others, discomfort persists until 4-5 months of pregnancy. It also happens that at week 10 the breasts stopped hurting, but after a while tension and other unpleasant sensations reappeared.

Advice! Many people mistakenly believe that large breasts can produce a lot of milk. In fact, the size of the mammary glands does not affect lactation.

As breasts grow rapidly, stretch marks may appear on the skin. Unfortunately, stretch marks do not disappear after the end of lactation, although they become less noticeable.

Refusal to breastfeed your baby will not affect the retention of your shape, since breasts change during pregnancy. To protect your breasts from the appearance of stretch marks, you can use special cosmetics.

Condition of the uterus

The ninth week is the period when significant changes in the uterus occur; it begins to actively grow. When the gestation period comes to an end, the size of the uterus will increase 500 times compared to its original state, but for now the size of the uterus can be compared to a grapefruit. The size of the uterus in the ninth week is not yet reflected in the size of the abdomen; the gynecologist monitors changes in the uterus during examinations.

By monitoring the development of pregnancy, the doctor can refer the woman for a test that determines the level of hCG. This abbreviation refers to a hormone produced in pregnant women.

During the first weeks, the hCG level constantly increases. Then at 10 or 12 weeks there is a slight decline in growth, after which hCG levels begin to rise again until the due date arrives.

How much hCG should be in the blood of a pregnant woman at the ninth week? The range of normal values is quite wide - from 20,000 to 100,000 mU/ml. Therefore, a single analysis for hCG during this period is not very informative. In order for the doctor to judge how the fetus is developing, it is necessary to observe the hCG level over time.

That is, you will have to donate blood for hCG several times to see how the level of the hormone changes depending on the period. How many times will you have to donate blood to check your hCG level? This is decided by the doctor who monitors how the pregnancy develops.

Advice! The dynamics of hCG levels makes it possible to timely detect a frozen pregnancy, as well as chromosomal changes in the fetus. However, it is impossible to make a diagnosis based only on the level of hCG; ultrasound and other types of studies are prescribed to confirm or exclude it.

During pregnancy, every woman should undergo three routine ultrasounds. Deadline for scheduled studies:

the first ultrasound is scheduled for a period of 10 to 12 weeks;
the second ultrasound is performed when the pregnancy is between 18 and 22 weeks;
The third ultrasound will need to be done closer to birth, when the period is from 33 to 35 weeks.

In addition to routine ultrasounds, additional ultrasounds may be prescribed if indications arise.

Advice! An ultrasound does not have a negative effect on the fetus, so expectant mothers should not be afraid if the doctor recommends undergoing additional examination.

Should I do an ultrasound at 9 weeks? After all, the first scheduled examination is scheduled no earlier than 10 weeks? Only a doctor can answer these questions. He may reschedule the ultrasound for a week when the pregnancy reaches 10 weeks. Or maybe he will recommend not waiting for 10 weeks, but getting tested immediately. As a rule, an ultrasound scan before 10 weeks is prescribed:

if you suspect an ectopic pregnancy;
to confirm or exclude multiple pregnancy;
to identify pathologies of the fetus, placenta, uterus;
suspicion that the pregnancy has stopped developing.

If there are no special indications, then the doctor, as a rule, recommends waiting until the 10th week and undergoing a routine examination. But even if the doctor does not advise waiting until the 10th week, the expectant mother should not be afraid.

An unscheduled study may well confirm that the fetus is developing normally. That is, it is also needed so that the expectant mother stops worrying. After all, mother’s nervousness negatively affects the development of the fetus.

Only about seven weeks have passed since the two cells connected, but during this time the fetus has grown noticeably. At this stage, the size of the fetus is approximately 2.5-3 cm, and the fetus weighs about 2 grams.

Externally, the embryo looks like a pea pod, but the fetus already has a brain, it has a nervous and digestive system. And the fetal heart, despite its tiny size, provides blood circulation to the small organism.

The fetus in the ninth week continues to actively develop; literally every day new systems and organs are formed in the fetus’s body. This is the time when the embryo “gains” the pituitary gland, cerebellum, and lymphatic system. The genital organs continue to form.

The nervous system continues to improve, so by the end of the ninth week the fetus already has spinal and intervertebral nerves. Every day the embryo becomes more and more human-like. By this time, the fetus already has limbs that can bend. Fingers and nails begin to form.

The embryo not only changes in appearance, the fetus “acquires” new skills every day. So, in the ninth week, the fetus can already make swallowing movements and acquires the ability to urinate. Urine excretion passes through the umbilical cord, so the load on the mother's kidneys begins to increase.

How to treat a cold in the 9th month of pregnancy

Answers:

Nastya

Treatment of a runny nose during pregnancy It is difficult for the mother to breathe - and less oxygen reaches the baby. Moreover, with abundant mucus secreted from the nose, your body loses up to 2.5 liters of fluid. Drink more - losses need to be replenished!

Place an additional pillow under the head of the head: this will reduce swelling and inflammation in the mucous membrane, and it will become easier to breathe. Massage the points at the outer base of the nostrils with the tips of your index fingers - nasal congestion will immediately decrease. Several times a day, apply a little “Star” balm to the bridge of your nose, temples and those places on your face where you feel discomfort. A hot infusion of plantain, wild strawberry leaves and St. John's wort helps with a runny nose and sinusitis: 2 tbsp. Pour a glass of boiling water over spoons of any herb, leave for 30 minutes, strain and drink half a glass 2-3 times a day. Soda-tannin drops clean the nasal cavity well, making breathing easier: brew a teaspoon of tea with a glass of boiling water, evaporate for 15 minutes over low heat, strain through cheesecloth and add a teaspoon of baking soda. Place 1-2 pipettes into each nostril 2-3 times a day, and then be sure to blow your nose. Herbalists recommend pouring 6-8 drops of fresh juices (carrot and apple) or herbal infusions into each nostril 3-4 times a day. The latter can also be used in the form of inhalations - 3-4 daily procedures of 5 minutes each: 1. Mix St. John's wort herb, willow and oak bark, linden flowers and mint leaves (1:1:2:2:2). Pour 2 tbsp. l. collecting a glass of boiling water. Leave in a thermos for 3 hours, strain and add 3-5 drops of fir oil before use. 2.Take equal parts of yarrow and oregano herbs, sage leaves, tricolor violet root and viburnum bark. Pour 2 tbsp. l. collecting a glass of cold water, leave for an hour, bring to a boil, keep on fire for 5-7 minutes, cool and strain. 3.Make a collection of equal parts of pine buds, wild mallow flowers, coltsfoot leaves, willow bark and oregano herb. Prepare the infusion as in No. 2.

Possible problems

It is rare for anyone to have a smooth pregnancy. Most women periodically experience abdominal cramps or lower back pain. A cold may develop or chronic diseases may worsen.

Moderate mucous discharge from the genital tract is normal. However, unusual discharge at 9 weeks of pregnancy should make a woman see a doctor. You need to be wary if the discharge changes color and yellow, beige or brown spots begin to appear on your laundry.

In pregnant women, the body's defenses are reduced, so they often develop candidiasis or bacterial colpitis. In the first case, the discharge has a sour smell and contains inclusions that resemble cottage cheese. Other signs of candidiasis are burning and itching in the genital area.

A bacterial infection causes yellow or greenish discharge that has an unpleasant odor. Yellow and gray discharge may occur with the development of an STD. If there are signs of developing a sexually transmitted infection, you should not hesitate to visit a doctor. If left untreated, the child may suffer.

Advice! Thrush in pregnant women does not affect the development of the fetus, however, this disease must be treated, since the child can become infected during childbirth.

It is especially dangerous if beige, brown or bloody discharge appears. Brown discharge against the backdrop of a pregnant woman having a tight stomach or lower back pain may be signs of an incipient miscarriage.

Expectant mothers at the 9th week of pregnancy often complain of pain of various types. So, quite often women experience lower back pain when drinking this juice. This happens due to stretching of the ligaments of the growing uterus; the pain that occurs during this often radiates to the back. In addition, lower back pain can be caused by kidney disease or osteochondrosis, so you should definitely consult a doctor.

Abdominal pain at this stage can be either a variant of the norm or a symptom of a disease. If you occasionally have a slight tug in your stomach, there is nothing to worry about. But if your stomach doesn’t just feel a little tight, but hurts a lot, then this is an alarming symptom. If the abdominal pain is cramping, then this may be a sign of a miscarriage.

The stomach can hurt not only at the top. If a pregnant woman has a stomach ache under the ribs, this may be a sign of stomach disease. Pregnant women are often bothered by constipation and increased gas formation, and the stomach can also hurt severely. In any case, abdominal pain should not be ignored; you need to find out what is happening and, if necessary, undergo treatment.

Since pregnant women have lowered immunity, they often get colds. Of course, you should try to avoid the disease, but even active preventive measures do not always work.

Many people believe that a cold is not a reason to see a doctor, because everyone knows how to treat this disease. But it is better for pregnant women to consult a specialist. First, you need to make sure that it is really a common cold and not, for example, the flu.

Secondly, most of the drugs that are “afraid” of colds cannot be used during pregnancy. Many people prefer to be treated with folk remedies, but even here you need to be careful. Since herbal decoctions are far from being as harmless as is commonly believed.

So, the 9th week of pregnancy is the beginning of the third month, the last in the most difficult and responsible first trimester. The expectant mother needs to be as attentive as possible to her health and regularly visit the doctor. In this case, everything will definitely be fine and your long-awaited child will be born at the right time.

Prevention of acute respiratory viral infection during pregnancy

Many doctors believe that almost any disease, including ARVI during pregnancy, is easier to prevent than to treat. Therefore, very close attention should be paid to preventive measures that can help prevent the occurrence of ARVI during pregnancy.

Basic preventive measures:

1. Rinse the mouth. After returning home, it is good to rinse your mouth with a decoction of herbs or tincture of calendula, chamomile, eucalyptus (20-30 drops per glass of warm water). Thus, microorganisms that can lead to disease are effectively removed from the oral mucosa.

2. Hygiene. A simple and simple act - namely washing your hands with soap - can significantly reduce the risk of developing ARVI during pregnancy.

3. Ventilation of the room. Even if the weather is cold outside, you need to thoroughly ventilate the room where the pregnant woman is most often 2-3 times a day. After all, warm air and high humidity are a favorable environment for the proliferation of viruses and bacteria that cause ARVI. Make life difficult for viruses and make life easier for the expectant mother!

4. Taking vitamins. Vitamin preparations, especially those specially designed for use during pregnancy, will significantly strengthen the body's defenses, thereby protecting the pregnant woman from ARVI.

5. Reducing the risk of getting infection from outside. In this case, we are talking about strengthening the immunity of all family members of the expectant mother. After all, even if a pregnant woman tries not to often go to places with large crowds of people, the life of her children, parents, and husband goes on as usual. This means that every day they go to school, kindergarten or work, shop in large stores, use public transport - that is, they visit those places where it is most possible to become infected with ARVI.

The Russian drug “Derinat” is well suited to strengthen the immunity of the whole family. Its use mobilizes the human immune system to protect against viral invasions. This drug has a minimum of side effects and contraindications, is well tolerated and is sold without a prescription in many pharmacies.

6. Reducing the risk of infection. If any member of the expectant mother's family does get sick, emergency measures must be taken to prevent her from becoming infected. For example, you can use special medical masks. Good helpers for the prevention of ARVI during pregnancy are finely chopped garlic and onions, which are rich in phytoncides. They need to be laid out on saucers and placed in all the rooms where the expectant mother visits.

Maternal sensations and physiological changes

During this period, a woman experiences many different symptoms even without a cold: drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, fatigue. Due to such symptoms, a woman may not notice the onset of an acute respiratory viral infection.

In addition, a restructuring of all major organs and systems occurs in the female body, as the body prepares for bearing a child and further childbirth. The hCG level increases, weight increases, and the placenta begins to function. The fetus is still disproportionate, but you can already recognize the future little man in it. The baby’s limbs are actively developing, the structure of the brain is becoming more complex, and the endocrine system is being formed.

If you notice unpleasant symptoms, you should consult your doctor. You won’t lose anything, even if it’s not a cold, you’ll just know your new sensations and feelings at this stage of pregnancy. If a viral infection is to blame, the doctor will conduct an examination and prescribe the correct treatment for the disease.

Traditional methods of treatment

If you have a cold at 35 weeks of pregnancy, you should immediately consult a doctor. He will conduct the necessary examination and determine the complexity of the disease. Despite the fact that pregnancy is already in its final stages, even during this period it is possible to harm the baby.

The first step is to identify the nature of the disease - viral or bacterial. ARVI and acute respiratory infections have similar symptoms, but the specific treatment for them has distinctive features. But the main goal of therapeutic therapy should be to relieve unpleasant symptoms and prevent poisoning of the body.

A woman should remember several important recommendations that will help her quickly recover from a cold:

she needs to rest as much as possible. If she has a cold, she should be provided with complete rest;
It is important to drink plenty of fluids;
frequent ventilation of the house;
regular cleaning of floors;
the air must be humidified. To do this, you can turn on the humidifier for a while. If this device is not available, then you can place containers with water in several places in the room.

Often during a cold, a woman's appetite decreases, but she should not starve. Along with food, the baby receives the necessary vitamins and elements for its normal development. In addition, food increases the body's defenses, forcing it to fight the disease. It is advisable to give preference to lighter treats: chicken soups, cereals, fruits, and vegetables.

Colds at the 33rd week of pregnancy and at later stages can be successfully treated using traditional methods. The use of medications during this period can be dangerous for the health of the expectant mother, and can also negatively affect the development of the child.

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The use of traditional methods of treatment depends on the symptoms of a cold at 37 weeks of pregnancy:

cough. For severe coughs, inhalations can be used. To do this, pour hot water into a glass and pour 1 teaspoon of baking soda into it. Then the woman should breathe over it. Hot boiled potatoes, a decoction of chamomile, wild rosemary, and lingonberries also help well. Be sure to drink a lot of liquid - teas, compotes, fruit drinks;
sore throat. For relief, you need to rinse with infusions of eucalyptus and oak bark. A soda solution or a honey-salt mixture works well;
runny nose. Inhalations based on aromatic oils, rinsing with salt water or chamomile infusion help with it;
elevated temperature. If the temperature rises slightly, cold compresses can be used. To do this, you can moisten a towel in cold water and apply it to the surface of your forehead. You can also additionally drink linden tea.

Still, it is worth remembering that a cold at 39 weeks of pregnancy is a serious disease that is important to notice at the initial stage. Treatment should be carried out as carefully as possible so as not to harm the woman’s health and the development of the baby. It is best to give preference to natural remedies that are absolutely safe for pregnancy.

The danger of colds for pregnant women

At first glance, it seems that colds cannot pose a threat to humans. “A cough, runny nose, maximum sore throat - that’s all that ARVI can do” - unfortunately, this is what many people think, including women who are expecting the birth of a child. The consequences of ARVI at 9 weeks of pregnancy can be the most unpredictable:

Disturbances in the process of placenta formation.
Penetration of harmful substances into the baby’s blood system.
The developing body of the child will be left without the necessary protection, as a result of which pathologies and developmental defects are possible.
Severe consequences of the disease and the occurrence of complications in the form of bronchitis, pneumonia.
High temperature over a long period of time can cause congenital heart disease in a baby.
Delayed development of the fetus and its internal systems and organs.

ARVI can cause fetal development delay

After reading this information, do not panic if you have a cold or flu in the 1st trimester. You may not necessarily encounter the above complications, even if you get ARVI in the early stages of pregnancy, but you should take care to get rid of the disease as soon as possible.

There is no need to self-medicate; only a qualified doctor has the right to prescribe treatment in this situation, since he knows the characteristics of all drugs manufactured for flu, colds, etc.

How can you treat the flu?

Almost every woman knows that many medications that are used in everyday life cannot be used during pregnancy. It is for this reason that you will have to abandon antibiotics and other medications that previously helped cope with respiratory infections.

Drinking plenty of fluids is one of the ways to prevent viral infections

What drugs can be used to treat influenza in the 6th week of pregnancy?

Immunostimulating agents, but only after they are prescribed by your doctor.
Special vitamin complexes to strengthen the immune system so that the body can independently fight viruses.
Inhalations and aromatherapy. Inhalations are carried out with natural oils; intolerance to them is very rare.
Drink plenty of fluids. You are allowed to drink tea with honey, raspberries and lemon, but only if you are not allergic to these products.
Various herbal preparations. At the same time, it is important to remember that you cannot take the first herbs you come across and prepare all kinds of decoctions from them, since some of them cause allergies, others negatively affect the functioning of internal organs. All this is unacceptable during the period when a woman is expecting the birth of a baby.

Before starting any treatment, consult with your doctor about what you can and cannot take specifically for your situation. Remember that there are no general methods of fighting the flu that will suit every pregnant woman.

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How to carry out treatment?

Treatment of ARVI during pregnancy involves a whole range of measures aimed at destroying the viral infection and eliminating cold symptoms. Basically, folk remedies, preventive measures and preparations based on herbal components are used. Such methods of fighting infection are completely safe for women and children, and therefore are widespread and recommended for use.

Here are some tips on how to treat ARVI:

It is necessary to bury the nose 3-4 times a day using a solution of salted water. This should be done for the reason that due to a runny nose, it is not only difficult for a woman to breathe, but also for her baby, who is in the womb. You can rinse your nose with the same solution using a syringe to inject the liquid.
As you know, severe sore throat often occurs with ARVI. In this situation, warmed milk with the addition of natural honey will help. In addition, you are allowed to gargle with warm water with the addition of soda and salt.
It is necessary to maintain bed rest, keep your feet warm, and it is not recommended to take hot baths.
Cough is treated with home inhalations. This procedure has an expectorant effect and speeds up the healing process.
Aspirin and other antipyretics should not be used to reduce fever. It is advisable to reduce the temperature with hot tea with honey or raspberries; sometimes it is allowed to use Paracetamol if the readings rise above 38 degrees.

To avoid unwanted consequences, you should coordinate your treatment with your doctor. In some cases, drugs based on natural ingredients, inhalations and Paracetamol are also contraindicated due to individual intolerance to certain substances.

It is important to maintain bed rest, devote more time to sleep and rest

A cold in the early stages is more dangerous than, for example, an acute respiratory viral infection in the 7th month of pregnancy, so it is worth making every effort to quickly destroy bacteria and viruses that spread in the body quite quickly. The above tips and recommendations will help you deal with the problem as soon as possible without any complications.

Is it possible to treat ARVI with medications?

People are used to getting rid of colds using standard methods. Take Aspirin for fever, expectorants for cough, vasoconstrictor nasal drops for runny nose, etc. But when treating ARVI in the 9th week of pregnancy, it is not allowed to use such methods, since potent medications or medications based on chemical components will have a negative effect on the health of the expectant mother and her baby.

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This does not mean that all drugs are prohibited; there are, for example, homeopathic remedies or medications based on herbal components; they are allowed for use during pregnancy, but only after consultation with a doctor.

At this stage, it is important to monitor your health; medication treatment is excluded.

Feelings of the expectant mother at 9 weeks of pregnancy

If the tummy is not yet visible at the 9th obstetric week of pregnancy, then toxicosis, as they say, manifests itself in all its glory. Already now, the expectant mother will probably most strongly feel the unpleasant urge of nausea, lack of appetite and constant weakness. Although, however, not everyone experiences all these symptoms too strongly. Some lucky women are lucky enough to hardly feel unwell at this stage, and even throughout the entire pregnancy.

The feeling that a new life is growing and developing inside you is very helpful in coping with unpleasant feelings. After all, now the future baby is becoming more and more like a little man.

Most often, in the ninth week of pregnancy, pregnant women complain of severe morning sickness, a constant desire to sleep, a persistent feeling of fatigue, dizziness, and a frequent urge to urinate. Sometimes nasal congestion occurs, as with a cold.

At this stage, attacks of simply animal hunger are often replaced by a complete reluctance to see any food. So, if a pregnant woman eats practically nothing during the day, and at night her relatives catch her at the open refrigerator door, this is an absolutely normal occurrence. Nowadays you can just write jokes about the food habits of a pregnant woman. Crazy combinations of products are sometimes simply terrifying. They say that some even want to crunch sand or lick iron things.

During the 9th week of pregnancy, breasts continue to slightly increase in size and be extremely sensitive to touch.

The waist circumference becomes larger. Although from the outside it is hardly noticeable. But pregnant women say that the stomach feels like it’s getting heavier, and the increase in fullness seems to happen by leaps and bounds. It's not what it looks like. It is more likely that there are emotional sensations than the real state of affairs.

If you feel too bad, and toxicosis is tormenting you, then reassure yourself with the thought that you still need to be patient a little, and the physiology of the body itself will relieve you of the unpleasant sensations.

Causes

A cold at 36 weeks of pregnancy, as at other stages, often manifests itself due to decreased immunity and a weakening of the body’s protective properties. As a result, there is an active proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and microbes, which can provoke the appearance of unpleasant symptoms.

Pregnancy for a woman is both a joyful and difficult period. At this time, she loses a lot of strength, nutrients, and vitamins that are required for the full development of the baby. For this reason, decreased immunity is a self-evident manifestation. As a result of this, she may often develop various illnesses, including colds.

Hypothermia can also cause unpleasant symptoms of a cold. Typically, characteristic symptoms occur in the following situations:

incorrectly chosen clothes, not suitable for the weather;
if the expectant mother was in the cold for a long time;
soaking feet;
a cold at 34 weeks of pregnancy can appear when a woman is exposed to a draft for a long time;
inhaling very cold air through the mouth;
drinking cold drinks.

Fetal development at 9 weeks of pregnancy

At 9 weeks of pregnancy (embryonic 10-11 weeks), the baby looks like a tadpole - a large head and a small body with a tail. The size of the embryo is now compared to a cherry. The size of the fetus at this stage of pregnancy is approximately 22-30 mm. The future baby weighs no more than 4 grams.

Interestingly, even now the unborn baby begins to move: move his lips and swallow amniotic fluid, the elongated arms and legs make movements. Now the fetus’s neck and earlobes are already visible.

Every day, the active formation of the brain and nervous system occurs. The cerebellum develops. This part of the brain, located at the back of the skull, will be responsible for coordination and balance.

The pituitary gland is formed - the part of the brain responsible for the functioning of the body's metabolism and growth.

The middle layer of the adrenal cortex produces adrenaline. The thyroid gland develops.

Now the bone marrow is developing and growing, which produces blood cells. The lymphatic and circulatory systems are formed, and lymph nodes are formed.

The placenta is already practically formed, through it the connection between mother and fetus will be carried out and the embryo will be protected from adverse external influences.

There is an assumption that the expectant mother is already beginning to feel her baby and his condition. Sometimes strange taste preferences are associated with this. For example, if a woman really wants to gnaw on a piece of clay or chew sand, then this indicates a lack of calcium in the body. And the child did not like the strong taste of food, which the woman used to like, but now causes disgust. Or pregnant women who previously could not stand the taste and smell of fish suddenly begin to frantically crave herring.

What factors influence fetal development

Now everything is harmful and dangerous affects the development of the unborn baby. And although the formation of the placenta has already completed, this does not mean that it will fully protect the embryo from all negative influences from the outside. Remember that now all organs and systems of the child’s body are actively developing. And any harm can result in irreversible and even tragic consequences.

Now the embryo senses the mother’s state very well: joy or stress, positivity or irritability and nervousness.

No bad habits, hard work, physical activity or medications.

What complications may arise at 9 weeks of pregnancy?

9 weeks is still considered early pregnancy. Therefore, the risk of miscarriage remains high.

A lack of calcium in a woman's body can lead to varicose veins.

Poor nutrition as a cause of disruption of the gastrointestinal tract threatens hemorrhoids.

An insufficient amount of vitamin D due to diet and lack of sun and fresh air is fraught with rickets in a child.

Any discharge of unknown color or unpleasant odor is a reason to immediately consult a doctor.

ARVI in early pregnancy: impact on the embryo

At the very beginning of its development, the embryo depends on the mother’s body in everything, and any external factors can damage it. Viruses that cause the development of acute respiratory viral infections can pose a serious danger to him due to the fact that they provoke serious developmental anomalies, miscarriages and fading of pregnancy. From the very beginning, pregnancy changes the functioning of a woman's body, reducing immune defenses so that the embryo is not rejected. This makes the expectant mother vulnerable to infections, which makes them more severe and prone to complications. In addition, having fallen ill and not yet knowing about her pregnancy, a woman can use drugs for treatment that are potentially dangerous to the embryo (have teratogenic and mutagenic effects). Because of this, he can suffer greatly both from the viruses themselves and from the effects of medications: this will lead to his death and miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy.

Changes in a woman’s body at 9 weeks of pregnancy

The feeling that the body is changing more and more every day does not leave a pregnant woman. She may feel like she is gaining weight at an incredible rate. Although these changes are not at all noticeable to others. Some pregnant women eagerly begin to look at their belly every day in the mirror, waiting for it to get bigger. It is worth saying that hormonal changes in the body continue at a rapid pace. And emotional mood swings, tearfulness over trifles, irritability become the everyday companions of the expectant mother.

The level of hCG in the blood continues to increase, hormones are produced, especially progesterone, which leads to both external and internal changes in the female body. Some people look prettier before our eyes, their skin becomes fresher, and their hair seems to become thicker, healthy and shiny. Some people, of course, are not so lucky. But these are all temporary phenomena. By the end of pregnancy or after childbirth, everything will return to normal.

Now the embryo's placenta begins to function almost fully. The hormone prolactin is produced, which is responsible for lactation. Therefore, the areolas of the breast nipples darken. Minor discharge from them may be observed.

Also, at the 9th week of pregnancy, growth hormone actively enters the body. It is necessary for the normal development of the unborn baby. But it also has a great influence on the female body. As a result, some parts of the body become larger. Like arms and legs, lips and lower jaw, labia. An excess of hormones sometimes causes the need to adjust hormonal levels using special medications. But it is still up to the doctor to decide whether this is necessary.

At this time, the load on all the internal organs of the expectant mother increases. For example, they work almost intensely, which leads to frequent urination. Bowel function also changes significantly. Constipation, heartburn, bloating and flatulence are constant companions of a pregnant woman now.

Many women, already at the 9th obstetric week of pregnancy, feel that they feel the fetus moving. In fact, the embryo is still too small and weak. Particularly impressionable pregnant women confuse movements with the movement of gases through the gastrointestinal tract.

How dangerous is a cold at week 10?

To understand the dangers of ARVI in the 10th week of pregnancy, it is necessary to briefly recall what exactly happens during this period to the body of the expectant mother and her child.

By this time, the fetus acquires a human appearance, the heart begins to work at full capacity, arms, legs, fingers and many other organs have already formed.
The baby’s brain also works actively, and the male hormone testosterone begins to be produced.
Mom sometimes feels nagging pain on the sides of the abdomen and in the groin area. During this period, it is important to take care of a sufficient intake of iodine in the body, since this substance is necessary for the proper functioning of the baby’s thyroid gland.

If the expectant mother gets sick with a cold, it can be dangerous for her health, as well as for the health of the baby. What is this danger?

First of all, the fact that an infiltrated infection can cause an inflammatory process in the female genital organs. Thus, dangerous microorganisms damage the functioning of the organs of the mother and child, infect the baby with an infection, as a result of which he experiences difficulty breathing, heartbeat, etc.

The expectant mother acutely feels the symptoms of a cold: sore throat, dizziness, nausea, fever

Tests and medical examinations

If you feel well, you may not rush to the antenatal clinic just yet. But you need to remember that the deadline for registering for pregnancy is 12 weeks. If there is even the slightest suspicion of problems or you just need to play it safe, then go to a gynecologist and take the necessary tests.

The set of mandatory medical examinations includes:

Bimanual examination by a gynecologist
Height and weight measurement
Vaginal smear for microflora
Urine and stool analysis
Blood tests (coagulogram, group and Rh factor, infections, HIV, hepatitis, syphilis, hepatitis
Ultrasound
Examination by doctors of other specialties (general practitioner, dentist, ophthalmologist, ENT specialist, etc.)
Cardiogram
Blood pressure measurement.

Sometimes your doctor will order additional tests, especially if there is a high risk of miscarriage.

For example, your hCG level should now be between 20,000 and 200,000 mU/ml. if the level is lower, then this indicates some deviations or pathologies: delayed embryo development or multiple pregnancy.

External parameters (weight and abdominal circumference) are required for further observation. Jumps in weight or blood pressure at this time may be associated with severe manifestations of toxicosis. Indeed, with constant vomiting, the pregnant woman’s body becomes severely dehydrated. And the consequences can be unfavorable not only for the expectant mother, but also for the child.

Ultrasound at 9 weeks of pregnancy

In the ninth obstetric week of pregnancy, an ultrasound examination allows you to hear the baby’s heartbeat. Remember that the obstetric period is slightly different from the embryonic age of the fetus. This is approximately 1-2 weeks. Normally, the fetal heart beats 140-160 beats per second. During examination, the frequency may increase. After all, this is stress, and the baby is worried. Also in such a situation, the uterus may contract. But the diagnosis of “hypertonicity” is made only if contractions of the uterine walls occur constantly, and not during an ultrasound.

At this time, an ultrasound specialist assesses the condition of the corpus luteum, which produces the hormone progesterone. Nowadays, a deficiency of this substance is extremely dangerous and can lead to termination of pregnancy.

Cold treatment

A cold in the 4th week of pregnancy can be cured by rinsing with a sea salt solution. Chamomile or sage. When you have a runny nose, you should wear woolen socks, hold sand near your nose, which is preheated; for convenience, a hard-boiled egg is suitable.

Traditional methods can cure a cold at 9 weeks of pregnancy, but not all are effective, and some are even dangerous. For example, menthol oil is perfect for treating a sore throat. They need to rub their forehead, as well as their temples, and put a little drop on their nose.

If there is no fever, then colds at 5 weeks of pregnancy and earlier can be treated with inhalations. You just need to breathe over a container with a solution of rosehip oil for a couple of minutes, and then go to bed. Inhalations are generally one of the most effective means. But before use, you should consult your doctor about tolerance. Speaking of medicines, it is prohibited to use chemicals.

Immunostimulants are also harmful to health, because alcohol increases heart rate. And nasal drops from the pharmacy are recommended to be replaced with a syringe of a solution of sea salt, since vasoconstrictors do not give anything good.

Many people prefer traditional medicine, since catching a cold in the first trimester is a common occurrence. You need to drink plenty, preferably green tea with lemon, raspberries or honey to boost immunity.

Even if you have a cold at 6 weeks of pregnancy, you do not need to self-medicate. This is unsafe in normal conditions, but in this situation you risk the health of both yourself and your child. Consult a doctor, call a paid doctor, it will cost money, but it is better than walking along the hospital corridor and getting infected.

Before going to bed, it is advisable to drink a decoction of apples and honey, and if the temperature is elevated, then drink cranberry or lingonberry juice. Pay special attention to the amount of liquid that you drank and that left the body. Tinctures of viburnum, rose hips, and sage have healing properties. Pregnant women are strictly prohibited from foot baths, regardless of whether they have a cold at 8 weeks of pregnancy or at 36.

Recommendations

Recommendations for pregnant women in the 9th week remain the same: good balanced nutrition, sleep, rest, lack of stress, giving up bad habits and a positive attitude.

Regular walks in the fresh air and moderate physical exercise, such as yoga or fitness for pregnant women, have a beneficial effect.

As for nutrition, now the diet of the expectant mother should consist of 50% vegetables and fruits, ¼ - complex carbohydrates (porridge from cereals, durum wheat pasta, herbs, legumes). Protein is vitally needed, which is found in sufficient quantities in fish, lean meat, dairy and seafood.

Pay attention to such a trace element as iron. A deficiency of it can lead to anemia.

Drink more fluid: no less than 1.5 liters per day. Especially if you have severe signs of toxicosis - nausea and vomiting.

Prohibitions and contraindications during pregnancy

Now it is worth remembering that any negative influence from the outside can cause serious harm to the unborn child.

Smoking, drinking alcohol or using drugs.
Use of medications contraindicated during pregnancy.
Junk food – fatty, salty, smoked, fast food, carbonated drinks.
Stressful situations related to everyday life or work.
Use of harmful chemical compounds at home or at work.

Sex at 9 weeks pregnant

If there is no risk of miscarriage and there is a desire, then having sex at this time is not prohibited. But very often a woman’s exhausted state is not at all conducive to lovemaking. And partners should take this factor into account and wait until the unpleasant sensations disappear. And it will happen soon.

Sports and physical education

During the 9th week of pregnancy, physical activity is beneficial, but in moderate doses. Now walk more in the fresh air, visit the pool, do pregnancy fitness or breathing exercises.

Professional sports or extreme sports are contraindicated. Do not risk your health and the health of your unborn child.

Vitamins and medicines at 9 weeks of pregnancy

Of course, vitamins and nutrients must enter the body of the expectant mother with food. But the quality of the products and financial capabilities do not always allow us to fully replenish the supply necessary for the proper growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, after consulting a doctor, you can take special vitamin complexes for pregnant women.

Continue taking folic acid and, if necessary, iodine supplements.

But most medications are contraindicated during pregnancy. Even if you are sick with ARVI or acute respiratory infections, or have a runny nose, do not self-medicate. Taking any medications is possible only under the supervision and after the recommendation of a doctor.

Refrain from procedures involving anesthesia (for example, dental treatment).

Good afternoon. I am 9 months pregnant and have a cold, how can I get better quickly?

Answers:

wais

Colds include a number of diseases caused by hypothermia. Symptoms: General malaise, cough, runny nose, sometimes fever. Symptoms do not appear all at once and do not go away immediately; some, for example, a runny nose or cough, can last for quite a long time. Possible decrease in sense of smell. Non-traditional and folk methods of treating and preventing colds: 1) Grind 500g until mushy. peeled onions, add 2 tablespoons of honey, 400g. granulated sugar and cook over low heat in 1 liter. water 3 hours. Cool and strain. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Take the mixture warm, 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day. 2) Eat baked onions every day until noticeable improvement occurs. Baked onions, unlike fresh ones, can be eaten without restrictions. 3) At the first signs of a cold, slightly warm half a liter of milk and pour a fresh chicken egg into it and add 1 teaspoon each of honey and butter. Stir everything thoroughly and drink at night. By morning the discomfort will pass. 4) Pour mustard powder into stockings or socks and walk like this for several days. 5) Grate the garlic on a fine grater and mix it with honey in a 1:1 ratio. Before going to bed, take 1 teaspoon with warm water. 6) Grind 100g until mushy. onions and pour 40 ml. table vinegar, leave for half an hour in a tightly sealed container, then strain and mix with 4 tablespoons of honey. Take 1 teaspoon of this mixture every half hour. 7) Rub ripe bananas through a sieve and place them in a pan with hot water at the rate of 2 bananas per 1 glass of boiled water with sugar. Heat and drink this mixture. Cut the black radish into small cubes and put it in a saucepan, sprinkled with sugar. Bake in the oven for 2 hours. Strain and pour the liquid into a bottle. Drink 2 teaspoons 4-5 times a day and at night before bed. 9) Grind 2 raw egg yolks until white with sugar, add butter and take between meals. 10) Before going to bed and during the day, it is useful to steam inhale a garlic-honey mixture for 15-20 minutes. After inhalation, warm yourself up very well, go to bed and take 2-3 tablespoons of honey with dry raspberry tea. 11) take 1 part linden flowers and 1 part raspberry fruits. Pour 2 tablespoons of the mixture into 2 cups of boiling water. Boil for 5-10 minutes and strain. Drink 1-2 cups hot at night. 12) Take 40g. raspberry fruits and coltsfoot leaves. Pour 2 cups of water and boil for 20 minutes. Drink 1-2 glasses before bed. 13) In the first days of a cold, drink 0.5 cups of warm boiled water with 5 drops of iodine dissolved in it, then chew a clove of garlic. 14) Pour 1 teaspoon of dry crushed dandelion roots with 1 glass of boiling water, leave in a sealed container in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes, cool and strain. Take 1 tablespoon 4-6 times a day. 15) Pour 1 tablespoon of dry crushed burdock leaf into 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, cool to room temperature. Take 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day. If you have a sore throat, gargle with this infusion.

what are the symptoms?

Natalya Gubina

there is a herb called echinacea

Olga

It seems that oscillococcinum can be taken during pregnancy. Ask the pharmacy for medications for newborns.

Boris Aizikovich

It’s unlikely to work faster than during the treatment of ARVI, and it’s not necessary. It is worth deciding on therapy together with a general practitioner and gynecologist.

Pyih

don’t worry, they won’t put you in the infectious diseases department, right now in maternity hospitals everyone sneezes because of one thing - this is the time...

RAZZMATAZZ—LED ZEPPELIN` FAN

From 1 to 1.5 grams of vitamin C (divide into three doses per day) + antipyretics (paracetamol is better, it doesn’t hit the stomach lining as much as aspirin). Tested, in 2-3 days you will be fine and no antibiotics and their consequences (immunodeficiency, dysbacteriosis, etc.)

GUGA

If there is no temperature, then you can inhale. There are special chest infusions at the pharmacy + you brew eucalyptus and breathe. There is also homeopathy Oscilococcylum, in my opinion. Ask the pharmacy, they will know. Pregnant and lactating women can

Elena Penner

More liquid, tea with lemon, honey.

Mila

You can treat a cold with folk remedies (tea with honey, raspberries), you can take oscillococcinum, gargle with miramistin, chamomile, sage, calendula, chlorophyllipt. The temperature needs to be reduced; if it is more than 38-38.5, you can take paracetamol or aspirin. In connection with nosebleeds - pressure control (even 130/80 is high for you), the nasal mucosa can be moistened with any oil drops. The nose can be washed with salin and aquamaris. And try to avoid contact with obviously sick people, take more walks... https://www.mama-journal.ru/print_consult/list/15/93.html