To answer this difficult question in each case can only a qualified therapist, specializing specifically on working with pregnant women. No self-activity while waiting for the baby can not be allowed.
With confidence, one can only say that a common cold, without a fever, which is limited only by general malaise and a slight runny nose, can be cured by safe folk methods and bed rest, without the use of medications.
When can antiviral drugs for pregnant women?
Doctors agree that until the 12th week of pregnancy, that is, in the first trimester, any antiviral drugs are categorically prohibited. The exception is the severe cases, when the risk to a woman exceeds the risks of the fetus (eg, influenza).
But even then no one can guarantee to the pregnant woman that the used drug will not subsequently be reflected in the baby. In the first trimester, the germs of all the organs of a little man are laid, and any influence from the outside is completely undesirable, because this can cause anomalies in development. The second and third trimesters are not so dangerous for the baby, if the mother suddenly falls ill and she will have to take the medicine.
What antiviral agent can be pregnant?
The list of drugs that can be used is scanty enough, our doctors prescribe most often such drugs for fighting the virus:
- Anaferon;
- Viferon;
- Oscillococcinum.
These are all familiar antiviral drugs, which you can use and pregnant, although the annotation says the opposite. But doctors are convinced of the harmlessness of these drugs and if there is a risk for the fetus due to a mother's disease, it is still necessary to rely on the doctor's experience and begin treatment.
Viferon is available in several dosage forms - candles, gel and ointment. He refers to the group of interferons and acts on a wide variety of viruses. For example, Viferon is effective in influenza, ARVI, and also when a chlamydial infection is detected, which is extremely dangerous for a future baby. The active substance begins to fight the virus at the earliest stage of its development, which positively affects the dynamics of treatment.
Anaferon is used to rid the body of ARI and ARVI, complications caused by these diseases and to support immunity in proper condition. Occasionally, the drug may have an allergic reaction in the form of rashes, even if the woman had not previously suffered similar.
Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic remedy and is completely safe for all categories of the population. It is even recommended in the first trimester, with acute need. It is suitable for the prevention of any disease caused by the virus, as well as their treatment.
Consequences of transferred viral infections
Depending on the severity of the viral illness (influenza, herpes, chlamydia) for the fetus and gestation, this can cause the following consequences:
- premature birth or miscarriage;
- perinatal fetal death;
- defects of the placenta;
- congenital pneumonia;
- infection of membranes and water;
- sepsis;
- disease of the child's eyes;
- congenital diseases.
All these abnormalities can occur in severe forms of the disease. But that this did not happen, you need to seek medical help in time and strictly follow the doctor's recommendations for taking an antiviral drug for pregnant women.