Pregnancy and the weakening of immune systems

[jessschuck]

It's drives me absolutely mad that I neve get sick, unless I'm pregnant, in which case I contract everything from a light cold to a full blown flu, and not only that but the recovery process is like, weeks. I read that when a woman becomes pregnant her immune systems weakens a bit so that her body does not see the baby as a threat, during this time your bodie's defenses are down and it's easier to get sick. I also read that some other hormonal changes contribute to that as well. Does anyone else seem to feel more susceptible to getting sick during pregnancy??? I hate this!

 

[smoore]

Yes! It definitely is not a myth.

Your immune system is down, so take care of yourself. Lots of rest and fluids. I got my flu shot (being discussed in another thread).

Last time I was pregnant, I caught strep throat from my nephews. I had never been that sick from strep before. I missed a week of work. It was awful. This time I will be super duper careful to not eat or drink after anyone and to take precautions against getting sick.

 

[Maidenet]

Yup I'm picking everything up when normally I'm never Ill xx

 

[mummy2o]

I'm always ill so it doesn't make much difference to me, but it does take me longer to recover. The only reason I tested in the first place was because I had a cold I couldn't get rid of!

 

[CamoQueen]

Oh yeah, just got over a cold I picked up from a friend's little girl. I'm flying in a few weeks and I'm going to stock up on antibacterial wipes and gel! If I'm going to catch something, it's while I'm pregnant.

 

[misspriss]

Yes, and it sucks you can't take anything good! I'm still shaking the tail end of a head cold.