Written By: Debjani Arora | Published : November 6, 2017 11:20 AM IST
During pregnancy, your immunity hits an all-time low. With low immunity, it is obvious that pregnant women are more prone to allergies, diseases and illnesses, a reason why they are asked to take utmost precaution during this phase. But still, a seasonal cold and cough sometimes seem inescapable. A cold can make life a little difficult. But more than the mother the fear is of the fetus catching an infection. It is quite possible that a bug crosses the placenta from the mother to the baby and gives rise to problems in the fetus. So taking precautions during pregnancy is imperative. Since cold allergies are common during pregnancy it is necessary to take care that you don t get one. Read why you need to chew your food properly during pregnancy.
One way to ensure that you don t get a cold is to keep your nostrils clean, especially the hairy front part of your nose. If you do this you will rarely get into a sneezing spree due to cold or sinusitis. Here are ways in which you can keep your nostrils clean:
Apart from this, practice deep breathing to ensure proper blood circulation and optimum oxygen intake to help the baby get the nutrition and to keep yourself energised. Remember, lack of oxygen could also be a reason for pregnancy-induced fatigue and make one lethargic.
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