When pregnant a head cold can be very distressing and uncomfortable. However there are various home remedies that are available to deal with this condition with out having to resort to medical intervention.

One of the main steps a pregnant woman needs to take when dealing with a head cold is to get adequate rest and relaxation.


She needs to get plenty of hours of sleep and to refrain from doing any strenuous activities. This is essential as her immune system needs enough time to fight against all the germs that have invaded her system. It is equally essential that the pregnant woman drink plenty of fluids.


She needs to drink about 9 to 10 glasses of water in a day to help flush out all the toxins in her body. Drinking water or fluids or juice also helps in preventing from dehydration from setting in. one One should drink hot soups and hot drinks to help in soothing the achy throat and also in providing some relief from the head cold. She can try preparing a ginger drink which even other ways is beneficial during pregnancy as it helps to keep away the nausea or morning sickness that a lot of pregnant women suffer from. She can prepare the ginger drink simply by grating fresh ginger and mixing it with some warm water and honey. One can even create a ginger gargle from ginger and hot water. Try making some tea and using this as a gargle too. Tea contains tannins that are helpful in soothing the membranes in one’s throat. Lemon and ginger mixed with a little honey and warm water is also useful in providing some relief from a head cold. Hot drinks have the ability to provide some relief from any nasal congestion problems. They also help in soothing any inflammation of the throat. A pregnant woman can could even try having a hot steamy shower to help in clearing the nasal passages. Ensure that the water is not too and also that she does not feel any dizziness from standing in the steam. She can also try using some eucalyptus salve applied under the nose to help in opening the nasal passages. Try applying alternate cold and hot packs around one’s sinuses to help in clearing the head cold. When sleeping make the pregnant woman lie on an extra pillow. One should create a gradual slope of all the pillows.