Flu & early pregnancy, experiences needed pls!

emeraldbaby · Apr 2nd, 2012, 21:07 PM

Hi ladies.
Im 6wks 4days pregnant and I have a really bad flu.
Im concerned about the effect it will have on my baby, in particular all the tummy jolting coughing I do.

Did any of you have the flu in early pregnancy and still now have a healthy pregnancy ?

Thanks in advance xx

jenmcn1 · Apr 2nd, 2012, 21:20 PM

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Originally Posted by emeraldbaby

Hi ladies.
Im 6wks 4days pregnant and I have a really bad flu.
Im concerned about the effect it will have on my baby, in particular all the tummy jolting coughing I do.

Did any of you have the flu in early pregnancy and still now have a healthy pregnancy ?

Thanks in advance xx

Yes I had it at 12-13 weeks...and I was SOOOOOOOO sick...it was the stomach flu...couldn't keep ANYTHING down...barely even water.
It lasted for about 3 days.
When it comes to a flu/cold....I am just getting over a bad cold which I thought was going into my chest...could barely breathe....but now I'm much better...and I'm told it's not a big deal during pregnancy.
The only time that it becomes a concern (more for stomach flu sufferers) is when you become dehydrated. Try to keep fluids down, and just know that at 6 weeks pregnant your baby is very well protected in there...a close friend of mine had a horrible cold, and high fever at 7 weeks along, and both her and baby were fine! HUGS!

emeraldbaby · Apr 2nd, 2012, 23:38 PM

Thanks for your response jenmcn1. Every bit of reassurance helps!
Ive been taking alot of garlic (Drs orders), but if im no better by thursday i will have to have antibiotics.

alaskagrown · Apr 3rd, 2012, 00:48 AM

I had the flu at 12/13 weeks too! I thought it was morning sickness finally hitting me...nope! Turned out to be the 3-day flu bug from HELL. I was cramping so bad I couldn't move myself off the couch to run to the bathroom without help...which was every 5 minutes :/
I don't think the flu is curable with antibiotics though?? The flu is viral and garlic/anti-biotics are supposed to be for bacterial-caused problems..?

maysiemoo · Apr 3rd, 2012, 01:03 AM

I had flu about the same time when i was pregnant with my son but i didn't even know I had fallen pregnant at that point. I was talking some painkillers and fever relievers aimed at flu. It knocked me off my feet for a few days. He is a very healthy boy. I have posted before he has adhd but it runs in our family anyway.

Pinkie88 · Apr 3rd, 2012, 01:16 AM

I'm pretty sure the main concern is getting a high fever when you're that early on. Watch your temps. Stay cool and keep hydrated. Lemon juice and honey in water for vitamin c could help. Doctor ordered you to take garlic??? What kind of doctor is this? He must be great! Garlic is wonderful. Good luck hun.

Pinkie88 · Apr 3rd, 2012, 01:17 AM

Lemons and garlic are antibacterial and antiviral. Again, good luck. I'm so sorry you're going through this .

maysiemoo · Apr 3rd, 2012, 01:23 AM

I know minced garlic (plus some oil or butter)on bread and toasted really soothes a sore throat it has a slightly numbing action for some people.

Cinnamon is known to be good as well in with your honey and lemon

Have a google about flu and the 1918 outbreak and factory.

I love grated or chopped into chunks raw ginger in my lemon etc hot drink as well for some real zing also anti-bacterial and anti-viral as well.

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emeraldbaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 247	Flu & early pregnancy, experiences needed pls! Hi ladies. Im 6wks 4days pregnant and I have a really bad flu. Im concerned about the effect it will have on my baby, in particular all the tummy jolting coughing I do. Did any of you have the flu in early pregnancy and still now have a healthy pregnancy ? Thanks in advance xx

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emeraldbaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 247	Thanks for your response jenmcn1. Every bit of reassurance helps! Ive been taking alot of garlic (Drs orders), but if im no better by thursday i will have to have antibiotics.

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alaskagrown Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some island in the middle of nowhere, Alaska Posts: 1,605	I had the flu at 12/13 weeks too! I thought it was morning sickness finally hitting me...nope! Turned out to be the 3-day flu bug from HELL. I was cramping so bad I couldn't move myself off the couch to run to the bathroom without help...which was every 5 minutes :/ I don't think the flu is curable with antibiotics though?? The flu is viral and garlic/anti-biotics are supposed to be for bacterial-caused problems..?

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maysiemoo Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oxfordshire uk Posts: 1,338	I had flu about the same time when i was pregnant with my son but i didn't even know I had fallen pregnant at that point. I was talking some painkillers and fever relievers aimed at flu. It knocked me off my feet for a few days. He is a very healthy boy. I have posted before he has adhd but it runs in our family anyway.

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Pinkie88 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: US Posts: 2,337	I'm pretty sure the main concern is getting a high fever when you're that early on. Watch your temps. Stay cool and keep hydrated. Lemon juice and honey in water for vitamin c could help. Doctor ordered you to take garlic??? What kind of doctor is this? He must be great! Garlic is wonderful. Good luck hun.

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Apr 3rd, 2012, 01:17 AM	#7
Pinkie88 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: US Posts: 2,337	Lemons and garlic are antibacterial and antiviral. Again, good luck. I'm so sorry you're going through this .

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maysiemoo Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oxfordshire uk Posts: 1,338	I know minced garlic (plus some oil or butter)on bread and toasted really soothes a sore throat it has a slightly numbing action for some people. Cinnamon is known to be good as well in with your honey and lemon Have a google about flu and the 1918 outbreak and factory. I love grated or chopped into chunks raw ginger in my lemon etc hot drink as well for some real zing also anti-bacterial and anti-viral as well.

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