Flu

[qmama]

Hi everyone,

I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and I think I am getting the flu.
Do you think that it causes any problems for the baby? I have taken paracetamol for the aches and I will try and get to see GP in the morning.

Any advice?

 

[MummyToAmberx]

Flus/colds dont pass through to the baby.

 

[JayDee]

THINK (i.e. I'm not a doctor but...) the only problem is if you get a fever.

Stay in bed if you can (or at least try and chill as much as you can) keep with the paracetamol (which I think helps control fever) honey and lemon if your throat hurts and if go to the docs if you think it's getting worse.

Hope you feel better soon x

 

[Buffy71]

Yep - the girls are right. Paracetamol to keep your fever down (thats the only thing that can be a bit troublesome to the baby) and take care of you!
Feel better soon hon xxx

 

[eeyore007]

Flu virus can't travel across the placenta. Main problem is over heating. Try to keep your temp down via paracetamol and resting

 

[mrskx0x0]

I agree that it is getting a fever that would affect baba and not the flu but also dehydration- make sure you drink plenty of water and get well soon