Pregnancy tips Pregnancy and Colds

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I've heard that women tend to get sick more often when their pregnant since their immune systems are somewhat suppressed. This may be natures way of ensuring that the immune system doesn't attack the embryo since it may be perceived as a foreign body. When I was pregnant I had two major colds which progressed into major coughs. It was very hard to breathe not only because I had a cold, but also because the pregnancy was pressing up against my chest. Of course, I didn't want to take anything (most things don't really help anyway). However, I did use a product which I swear by: Breathe Right Nasal Strips:

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The company did not pay me to do this post either! I just found that opening up my nasal passages did help tremendously and I didn't have to worry about taking pharmaceuticals which could affect my baby. I still use this product today when I have a cold. I also found it helpful to use a humidifier. Believe it or not, all the extra air you take in can dry out your throat. Here's wishing you a healthy fall/winter season!