https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 13:53:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2780106 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:10:44 +0000 MaryM 2780106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the mucinex might have done the trick! I actually got to sleep in bed last night! I woke up coughing once at 3 a.m., but was able to get back to sleep without having to give up. Thank GOD!! </p> <p>I worked from home yesterday because I had therapy in the afternoon. My therapist (who's seen me at my lowest after our third loss) told me I looked awful and asked if I was ok. </p> <p>I was SO tired! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779956 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:23:08 +0000 lady baltimore 2779956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a cough that I couldn't shake during my second trimester. It was keeping me up at all hours and I was miserable. I got a prescription for something, but was never really comfortable taking it (and I was supposed to take it every 4 hours, so how was that supposed to help with the waking up in the middle of the night?). What finally helped was using a Neti Pot. I guess I had post-nasal drip that was settling when I laid down to sleep and causing the worst of the cough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779938 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:26:35 +0000 MaryM 2779938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyLayneAZ: Mucinex D makes me really crazy too! I think it's similar to sudafed. </p> <p>I got the ok for and started regular mucinex though. Now I'm pushing liquids hoping to help it work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779937 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:20:22 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2779937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Mucinex, definitely. Its the only thing that helps me anymore, and my Dr approved me taking the Mucinex D while I was pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779889 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:33:31 +0000 petitenoisette 2779889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Hope you get some relief soon. My allergies are so much worse when pregnant. I'm actually heading to the Dr's this afternoon bc I can't get my asthma under control and it's definitely allergy-related. I've been taking claritin and flonase daily and that seems to keep most symptoms away except the asthma... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779877 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:04:12 +0000 MaryM 2779877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a call in to my OB's NP to see what they suggest I try next. </p> <p>I used vapor rub one night (but sources seem conflicted on eucalyptus. I just used a tiny bit right on my nostrils). And have done the sinus rinse...but the issue is now so much in my lungs. </p> <p>And all of this started while I was already on daily Allegra. I can't go a day without allergy meds or I'm like this all the time. Ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779869 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:47:32 +0000 pinkb 2779869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ended up with bronchitis 3 times in the third trimester with DS. It was horrible! The dr have me antibiotics and ok'd mucinex. Hope you feel better soon!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779865 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:28:36 +0000 bees_knees 2779865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB has Mucinex, Sudafed, Tylenol Sinus, and Benadryl all listed as safe. Also, for allergies, Claritin, Zyrtec, and Allegra (and Benadryl, obvi).</p> <p>ETA: I always run a humidifier nearby and breathe in Eucalyptus essential oils when I’m stuffy, which seems to help too. </p> <p>ETA (again); Oh...and my nasal rinse!! Also, maybe try taking a unisom at night to help you sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779859 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:03:50 +0000 Shantuck 2779859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: To the extent it's helpful, my OB's office has a list of things they allow and Mucinex is on it. Here is the link to my OB's list: <a href="http://womenobgyn.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/MedicationsinPregnancy.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://womenobgyn.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/MedicationsinPregnancy.pdf</a>. I'd definitely call your doc's office but it sounds like that one might be ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779852 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:48:54 +0000 MaryM 2779852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: I've been staying away from sudafed because it makes me feel really crazy (like can't sit still, super hyper)</p> <p>I'm thinking about calling the OB nurse and asking for suggestions today though. Maybe seeing if mucinex might be ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779835 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:54:07 +0000 Shantuck 2779835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year when I was in the third trimester, I got a cold that wouldn't quit and eventually turned into a sinus infection. I went to an internist and she had me take sudafed with pseudophedrine. I called my OB's office and was surprised that they were ok with my taking it, too. I took it only as needed and at the lowest dosage and finally kicked my sinus infection. Have you asked your OB's office what they will allow you take? I had just assumed I was going to need to tough it out by taking nothing and using a neti pot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779831 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:38:19 +0000 MaryM 2779831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think mine is bronchitis yet...but I know it's heading that way if I don't get the grossness out soon! </p> <p>I, too, thought I'd go to the doctor today if it didn't get better...but I'm starting to wonder if "better" is a relative term?? I'm better during the day...but night is still hard! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779827 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:29:40 +0000 MrsADS 2779827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, this is timely because I almost posted the same thing :happy: I have had a horrible chest cold/bronchitis since last Wednesday. Nonstop coughing, coughing up yellow and green mucus. I am only 8wks pregnant though. I decided that if it didn't get better, I would call the doctor today because I probably needed antibiotics. It does seem to be somewhat better today so I am just waiting it out. A hot steamy shower seems to loosen up my chest, which does cause more coughing but I figure at least it is loosening up the mucus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chest-cold-when-pregnant#post-2779814 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 06:56:57 +0000 MaryM 2779814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you've had one...how on earth did you get it to go away??? </p> <p>My allergies flailed up really bad. Since I wasn't able to take my usual strong decongestants, everything has now settled in my chest. </p> <p>I can lay down. I've spent two nights sleeping in a recliner. I thought I was getting better yesterday, until I attempted to go to bed. </p> <p>I've been using flonase and robitussin (only at night, because I WANT to cough the stuff out during the day) </p> <p>I just want to sleep a full 8 hours again! Preferably, in my bed! </p>