coughing when pregnant?

[ohmygodimamum]

ive got a terrible dry sort of persitant cough at the moment, can violent coughing be harmful to baby?

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I have no idea hun - maybe you could ring the Nurses Hotline for your state?

Hope you feel better soon

[Neenee Jellybeanie]

In later pregnancy, it can help your waters along to breaking - that's what happened to me.

[Alan]

Don't worry hun, coughing will not harm your baby

[Schmickers]

Coughing is one of DW's earliest pregnancy symptoms, and apparently in ancient Rome it was used as one of the symptoms of a pregnancy.

[AliBaby]

I dont think it will harm your baby but let your GP/OB/midwife (whoever you are seeing) know if you are concerned.

Just make sure you work on your pelvic floor muscles if your coughing is bad

[~ Mylitta ~]

Definitely don't feel silly for asking that question. I asked my obstetrician if I could sneeze my baby out!!! I had a nightmare where it happened and then was paranoid every time I sneezed, lol.

[Shanti]

Krystie - i too worried about sneezing at the beginning when i was first pregnant

Don't worry hun, coughing is fine. I had a REALLY bad chest infection when i was only about 8-10 weeks pregnant and was coughing 24/7 and really badly to the point i would nearly vomit and my ribs hurt etc.... bub is still fine weeks later
They are resilient little things and put up with alot.....

[tiggerlinda]

Oh sweetie don't worry I have had the same thought with sneezing so you are not alone No silly questions remember

[tenar]

I've had hayfever so bad I've been sneezing all day and feeling guilty about waking baby each time.

But then if it made a difference to the baby, I'm sure we would know about it (think how many women are pregnant and have hayfever in spring or the flu in winter). So I don't think it's something to worry about.

[satya]

It shouldn't cause a problem. Later on though it would probably cause some wee leakage. Been there done that.... not exactly nice.

[orangeicy]

Thanks for asking the question. It's helped me also. Glad to know that someone said coughing was normal. Very helpul! Thank you!

I'm not even 4 weeks yet. Just 3weeks 5 days. Found out through stick test on Tuesday 11th Nov and Period due on Sat 15th Nov. Took 3 different tests and all positive (had to be sure). But in last week, I have had flu like symptoms, fever, high temperature, cramping and so much coughing that I can feel it in my abs (and yes I definately need to start doing pelvic floor exercises already!!!!)

Does anyone know if cramping and bloating is normal at less than 4 weeks? (or am I likely to miscarry again - miscarried 16th Sept at just less than 6 weeks). I thought most people wouldn't even feel anything at this stage.

[Kailani]

orangeicy, feeling symptoms similar to that of when your period is due is normal. I tested for pregnancy a day before, or on the day I was due for my period and it was positive, and I still got all the cramping symptoms that indicated my period was coming. But now, 4 months later...

I've also had the flu baaad twice and I have horrible hayfever. I bet I'm constantly waking my little one with all the sneezing (lets hope there's no payback when he's born).

So congrats and good luck! xox

[orangeicy]

Thanks HollyM for your response. I am a little neurotic and think I'll be that way until the very last day and then there'll be a whole lot of new things to worry about!! I don't think it ever ends!!

Good luck with the birth and rest of your pregnancy. It's very exciting news for you!