Eat better
Start by boosting your antibodies. And for that, no need for food supplements, you just need to eat better. Take a course of whole natural yogurts: its lactic acid bacteria increase your immune system, which helps you reduce the duration of infections and their number. Then get vitaminized! Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamin C, the star anti-microbes.
Also watch your iron intake: a deficiency, common during pregnancy, can promote ENT infections. To remedy this, prefer black pudding, fish, pulses and spinach. Finally, to give your defenses a little extra boost, take a zinc cure. You will find it mainly in lentils and cereals.
Some tips to alleviate the symptoms
If, despite this adapted menu, you do not escape this damn cold, know that it is possible to reduce the symptoms. To breathe better despite your stuffy nose, do regular enemas with physiological saline and, when you are lying down, elevate your head. If you have a little fever, do not hesitate: take a tablet of paracetamol. For any other treatment, always seek the advice of your doctor. Likewise, if the fever persists or exceeds 38,5 ° C, it is better to consult.
Also, remember to drink plenty of fluids because the temperature causes your body to lose more fluid. Corn beware of grandmother’s remedies, like toddy or mulled wine… This time, it’s your baby who could toast for you. Instead, prefer a glass of hot water sweetened with honey. Normally, in three or four days, it won’t show up.