Vicks vapor rub?

[happynewmom1]

So I felt like my cough was improving yesterday but woke up today with it again. It still woke me up a couple of times last night as well.. I was debating trying some vicks on my feet tonight with some lavender oil to see if it helps.. Is that OK? This cold is driving me insane lol

 

[wildflower79]

I was told by my midwife to avoid using vicks while pregnant. It's horrible having a cold and not been able to take anything. Normally I'd dose up on vicks and sudafed. Hope yours soon gets better x

 

[happynewmom1]

Oh OK! Everything I've googled said it was OK while pregnant but I guess I'll wait it out. Maybe will call the midwife on Monday if I still feel so bad. Thanks!

 

[Lucy3]

I use lavender oil on my pillow for my constantly blocked nose. I didn't even think to check if it's ok! ☺️

 

[happynewmom1]

I use lavender oil on my pillow for my constantly blocked nose. I didn't even think to check if it's ok! ☺️

My midwife had even suggested the lavender oil to me so that should be perfectly safe!!

 

[xdxxtx]

There is a natural brand of vapor rub that I use with my babies and on myself, pregnant or otherwise. I cannot remember the name of it for the life of me. I will look it up and post back.

Edit: Maty's. My OBGYN recomendsd it when I was pregnant with my first, and I've used it on myself with every pregnancy. Even this one, in the first trimester. I will probably be using it again this month or next with all the colds going around. Otherwise, I just use a little eucalyptus oil in a warm bath.

 

[happynewmom1]

There is a natural brand of vapor rub that I use with my babies and on myself, pregnant or otherwise. I cannot remember the name of it for the life of me. I will look it up and post back.

Edit: Maty's. My OBGYN recomendsd it when I was pregnant with my first, and I've used it on myself with every pregnancy. Even this one, in the first trimester. I will probably be using it again this month or next with all the colds going around. Otherwise, I just use a little eucalyptus oil in a warm bath.

Awesome thank you!! I'll look into that natural rub asap and I have eucalyptus oil so will do that right away. I don't know why I didn't think of that one lol thank you!

 

[BethMaassen]

When I have been stuffed up this pregnancy I use baby vicks that I bought for my daughter. It has rosemary and lavender in it as well, so not only does it help with congestion it is relaxing. > This

 

[AMP1117]

I use vicks in my nose nightly for congestion and did same with dd.

 

[happynewmom1]

Thanks, ladies!! I think I'm finally on the road to being better. If I get desperate again I will ask my midwife.. The more I read on it, it has conflicting information on it. Or I'll get the natural stuff essential oils seem to be helping some right now.

 

[Bevziibubble]

I have been using Vicks as I'm always so congested at night x