Pregnant women tend to get more colds than non-pregnant women. It is important to avoid taking over the counter medications without consulting your doctor.

Generally speaking, it is advised that women should get a flu shot early on in their pregnancy. If a flu were to get serious, it could cause a miscarriage or preterm labor. The best ways to avoid getting colds or flus while pregnant are to maintain a healthy diet, get regular exercise, wash your hands frequently, and avoiding tobacco smoke. Prenatal vitamins can also help to boost the immune system.

 If you do get a cold or flu while pregnant, you should get extra rest, drink lots of fluids, use saline nasal sprays or steam for nasal congestion, eat a well balanced diet, and use hot water with honey and lemon for sore throat. If your symptoms last longer than a week, tell your doctor, since it might be a secondary infection.