https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 12:19:22 +0000 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:50:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=34630 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1104304&title=cough-when-pregnant#1104304 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 34630
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 5:50pm

I went back to the doctor last night and they gave me a course of antibiotics and 2 inhalers to use, so hopefully that will help me out. Thanks for all your help]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:50:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1104304&title=cough-when-pregnant#1104304 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1104002&title=cough-when-pregnant#1104002 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 34630
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 1:58pm

Definitely go back to your doc hun. PG isn't the time to self-diagnose or self-treat and if it hasn't responded to a week of ABs, they need to review what's actually going on.]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:58:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1104002&title=cough-when-pregnant#1104002 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1103786&title=cough-when-pregnant#1103786 Author: maya22
Subject: 34630
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 12:15pm

Asthma?
Pg kicks off my asthma and I end up with a cough that won't go away.

It is usually at night when i am relaxed, or after exercise and I am puffing or when I go in the cold air.

Inhalers work for me to ease the cough. ]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:15:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1103786&title=cough-when-pregnant#1103786 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1103448&title=cough-when-pregnant#1103448 Author: littlestar
Subject: 34630
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 8:36am

If it were me I would go back to the drs - there are other things they can give you to clear things up. I had a chest infection while preggers and was given antibiotics, steriods and an inhaler. Although I wasn't in a good way and was having such trouble breathing. Best to get these things checked so they don't turn nasty while you've got your little bub on board.
As for things at home - its honey and lemon drinks and I found steamy showers helped me breathe.
Hugs - hope it all clears up soon.
]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:36:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1103448&title=cough-when-pregnant#1103448 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1102004&title=cough-when-pregnant#1102004 Author: Rachel1982
Subject: 34630
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 7:21pm

i have found every little illness has lasted a bit longer while preg - don't forget you are immune suppressed while preg (which is why they recommend you have the flu jab etc) so it makes sense that you might get sick more easily and take longer to heal.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:21:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1102004&title=cough-when-pregnant#1102004 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1101972&title=cough-when-pregnant#1101972 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 34630
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 6:53pm

So a week later after getting the course of antibiotics for my chest infection, Im hardly any better...

Ive been having honey lozenges, have taken it easy all week on holidays and I am still wheezing and coughing and feeling terrible.

Should I be going back to the doctor for another course of antibiotics? Im scared to take any more than I need to take...

Is it just harder to get over this sort of thing when you're pregnant?

Edited by mrsh101]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:53:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1101972&title=cough-when-pregnant#1101972 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1095601&title=cough-when-pregnant#1095601 Author: Peanut
Subject: 34630
Posted: 12 July 2010 at 1:33pm

shannon wrote: Ive also had quite a nasty cough went to the chemist where there is also a natural specialist who gave me "kiwiherb organic herbal chest syrup with manuka honey" its in a blue bottle with a green lable it tastes like absoulute crap but did seem to work really well, Have also used it for Emily its safe from 3 months onwards. Was $20 for 100ml Dose have the usual consult your profesional in pregnancy on the lable but all seems to be fine here.

This stuff is awesome. i used it while pregnant with #2 and now use it with both kids. I found it worked really well but yip, tastes hideous.

Comvita now do a herbal cough mix and they also have great lozanges that work really well.]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:33:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1095601&title=cough-when-pregnant#1095601 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1095581&title=cough-when-pregnant#1095581 Author: babybrain
Subject: 34630
Posted: 12 July 2010 at 1:07pm

Hey :o) I had a sinus and chest infection for 3-4 weeks at about 10wks. I went to the doc twice and had two sets of antibiotics... totally safe for pregnancy.
Also took the natural manukau honey remedies for it from health store...
Rest up and get healthy :o) ]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:07:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1095581&title=cough-when-pregnant#1095581 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1095576&title=cough-when-pregnant#1095576 Author: kellie
Subject: 34630
Posted: 12 July 2010 at 1:02pm

Manuka honey, diced garlic, and lemon juice in hot water is really good.]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:02:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1095576&title=cough-when-pregnant#1095576 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1095100&title=cough-when-pregnant#1095100 Author: scribe
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 10:19pm

Hopefully the antibiotics will do their thing quickly, but I just wanted to add that there have been some stories in the news lately about how honey is more effective than over-the-counter cough medicines at treating a cough - high UMF manuka honey has particularly high antibacterial properties. ]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:19:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1095100&title=cough-when-pregnant#1095100 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094806&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094806 Author: kellie
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 6:14pm

sandie wrote: I had a cough for almost 2 months... my doc couldnt work out why... had chest infection when first found I was UTD but that went away...but obviously not completely... you are lucky to be able to take amoxycillin...my file says my allergic to penicillin so was out of luck... if the antibiotics dont work then try getting an inhaler with use flixotide...that is what finally worked for me good luck!!

There are other antibiotics out there for people allergic to penicillin, like erythromycin. DH is also allergic. ]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:14:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094806&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094806 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094800&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094800 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 6:08pm

Your midwife can prescribe for you while pregnant also - saves you a docs fee]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:08:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094800&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094800 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094797&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094797 Author: Rachel1982
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 6:04pm

ug poor you, being sick while preg - I've had a sore throat for over 2 weeks now but my doc says it's viral so I just have to suck it up!

definitely follow up on it if the antibiotics haven't worked by the end of the prescription.]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:04:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094797&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094797 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094752&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094752 Author: mrsturtle
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 5:06pm

Ive also had quite a nasty cough went to the chemist where there is also a natural specialist who gave me "kiwiherb organic herbal chest syrup with manuka honey" its in a blue bottle with a green lable it tastes like absoulute crap but did seem to work really well, Have also used it for Emily its safe from 3 months onwards. Was $20 for 100ml
Dose have the usual consult your profesional in pregnancy on the lable but all seems to be fine here. ]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:06:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094752&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094752 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094742&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094742 Author: sbeach
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 4:59pm

I had a cough for almost 2 months... my doc couldnt work out why... had chest infection when first found I was UTD but that went away...but obviously not completely...

you are lucky to be able to take amoxycillin...my file says my allergic to penicillin so was out of luck...

if the antibiotics dont work then try getting an inhaler with use flixotide...that is what finally worked for me

good luck!!   ]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:59:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094742&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094742 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094691&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094691 Author: freckle
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 3:54pm

awww Lisa ya poor thing!! it sucks getting sick when pregnant eh... hope the ABs do the trick and quickly!]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:54:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094691&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094691 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094644&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094644 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 2:41pm

Thanks Kelly

I went to the doctor today and turns out I have a chest infection, so they gave me amoxycillan too. She was a little grumpy with me that I didn't go earlier lol. Silly chemist telling me not to.

She said it's safe during pregnancy so I hope that answers any questions anyone else has about that! Better safe than sorry (but the $62 weekend fee was painful lol)]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:41:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094644&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094644 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094521&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094521 Author: KH25
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 11:51am

hey Lisa, I've had a bad cough/cold for over 2 weeks now, I feel your pain!! I went to the doctor last Monday and have been given a course of amoxycillan which is meant to be totally safe during pregnancy. Not that they have really helped lol! But definately go to the doctor - my mw told me to as she didn't want me to end up in hospital with pneumonia!]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:51:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094521&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094521 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094503&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094503 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 34630
Posted: 11 July 2010 at 11:20am

I have had a cough for a week now. At first it started off just sore and dry but now it's gone to my chest, Im wheezing when I breathe and coughing up flem (sorry if TMI) and I suspect there might be an infection or something more going on than just a cough.

I went to the chemist on Wednesday to see if there was anything I could take and they advised me against just about everything because of the risk/things not being proven to be safe. So Ive just had some lozenges that are honey and blackcurrant juice, nothing else in them, but it's not really helping.

Normally if I had a cough like this I would go to the doctor but I don't want to go to the doctor only to be told there's nothing they can do because I'm pregnant.

What should I do? Can you take antibiotics when pregnant? Is there anything the doctor can do?

Thanks for your help ]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:20:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34630&PID=1094503&title=cough-when-pregnant#1094503