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