Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Hello! I have a couple questions. I'm in the very early stages of my pregnancy (approx 4-5 weeks) and have this horrible cold. My dr. told me to take Robitussin DM. Now anything I've ever heard stated that you really aren't supposed to use anything not even cough drops. Is this ok, or is my dr. a quack? Also; does anyone know if I can use any cough drops and which one's. My throught is so itchy and sore. I have another question. I am currently at about 1100-1200 calories (14 months post-op, down 125 pounds) should I up my caloric intake? and how much should I be eating? I'm trying desperately to be good. Since i'm kinda sick to my stomach most of the day it's not hard to do but, as a matter of fact I have to force myself to eat. But I know that once this stage is over I will have to watch everything I eat. I've asked the OB this question and she said that when I come in for my first check up (in 2 weeks) we could discuss it then, I would like some info now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you; Irene 8/28/02 295/170/145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Irene - If your doctor told you to take it, then it is fine. Just FYI, you can take benedryl, cough drops, Tylenol etc. There are a whole world of medications that will not cross the placenta. Just make sure to ask your doc each time. Focus on eating what you can. Nibble of crackers for nausea and try to get in your protein. When you have your first appointment, you can go over your diet more in depth with your doctor. Good Luck/ Questions!! Hello! I have a couple questions. I'm in the very early stages of my pregnancy (approx 4-5 weeks) and have this horrible cold. My dr. told me to take Robitussin DM. Now anything I've ever heard stated that you really aren't supposed to use anything not even cough drops. Is this ok, or is my dr. a quack? Also; does anyone know if I can use any cough drops and which one's. My throught is so itchy and sore. I have another question. I am currently at about 1100-1200 calories (14 months post-op, down 125 pounds) should I up my caloric intake? and how much should I be eating? I'm trying desperately to be good. Since i'm kinda sick to my stomach most of the day it's not hard to do but, as a matter of fact I have to force myself to eat. But I know that once this stage is over I will have to watch everything I eat. I've asked the OB this question and she said that when I come in for my first check up (in 2 weeks) we could discuss it then, I would like some info now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you; Irene 8/28/02 295/170/145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Irene - If your doctor told you to take it, then it is fine. Just FYI, you can take benedryl, cough drops, Tylenol etc. There are a whole world of medications that will not cross the placenta. Just make sure to ask your doc each time. Focus on eating what you can. Nibble of crackers for nausea and try to get in your protein. When you have your first appointment, you can go over your diet more in depth with your doctor. Good Luck/ Questions!! Hello! I have a couple questions. I'm in the very early stages of my pregnancy (approx 4-5 weeks) and have this horrible cold. My dr. told me to take Robitussin DM. Now anything I've ever heard stated that you really aren't supposed to use anything not even cough drops. Is this ok, or is my dr. a quack? Also; does anyone know if I can use any cough drops and which one's. My throught is so itchy and sore. I have another question. I am currently at about 1100-1200 calories (14 months post-op, down 125 pounds) should I up my caloric intake? and how much should I be eating? I'm trying desperately to be good. Since i'm kinda sick to my stomach most of the day it's not hard to do but, as a matter of fact I have to force myself to eat. But I know that once this stage is over I will have to watch everything I eat. I've asked the OB this question and she said that when I come in for my first check up (in 2 weeks) we could discuss it then, I would like some info now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you; Irene 8/28/02 295/170/145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 I always try to avoid any kind of medications during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. But, I think cough drops would be fine. I also used some of that vapor bath stuff when I had a bad cold during pregnancy. It is made for babies, but it works great for mommies too! I just added a couple cap fulls to a warm bath, and soaked a while to open up my sinuses and soothe my throat. Good Luck! Lynn Baby #4 due 12-3-03 > Hello! > > I have a couple questions. I'm in the very early stages of my > pregnancy (approx 4-5 weeks) and have this horrible cold. My dr. > told me to take Robitussin DM. Now anything I've ever heard stated > that you really aren't supposed to use anything not even cough > drops. Is this ok, or is my dr. a quack? Also; does anyone know if I > can use any cough drops and which one's. My throught is so itchy and > sore. I have another question. I am currently at about 1100-1200 > calories (14 months post-op, down 125 pounds) should I up my caloric > intake? and how much should I be eating? I'm trying desperately to > be good. Since i'm kinda sick to my stomach most of the day it's not > hard to do but, as a matter of fact I have to force myself to eat. > But I know that once this stage is over I will have to watch > everything I eat. I've asked the OB this question and she said that > when I come in for my first check up (in 2 weeks) we could discuss > it then, I would like some info now. Any advice would be greatly > appreciated. > > Thank you; > > Irene > 8/28/02 > 295/170/145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 I always try to avoid any kind of medications during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. But, I think cough drops would be fine. I also used some of that vapor bath stuff when I had a bad cold during pregnancy. It is made for babies, but it works great for mommies too! I just added a couple cap fulls to a warm bath, and soaked a while to open up my sinuses and soothe my throat. Good Luck! Lynn Baby #4 due 12-3-03 > Hello! > > I have a couple questions. I'm in the very early stages of my > pregnancy (approx 4-5 weeks) and have this horrible cold. My dr. > told me to take Robitussin DM. Now anything I've ever heard stated > that you really aren't supposed to use anything not even cough > drops. Is this ok, or is my dr. a quack? Also; does anyone know if I > can use any cough drops and which one's. My throught is so itchy and > sore. I have another question. I am currently at about 1100-1200 > calories (14 months post-op, down 125 pounds) should I up my caloric > intake? and how much should I be eating? I'm trying desperately to > be good. Since i'm kinda sick to my stomach most of the day it's not > hard to do but, as a matter of fact I have to force myself to eat. > But I know that once this stage is over I will have to watch > everything I eat. I've asked the OB this question and she said that > when I come in for my first check up (in 2 weeks) we could discuss > it then, I would like some info now. Any advice would be greatly > appreciated. > > Thank you; > > Irene > 8/28/02 > 295/170/145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 hi, sorry you are sick. when i was pregnant i had a bad, bad cold and i took robitussin and used halls cough drops. it was okay with my doc also. when i was pregnant for the twins i did not know i was pregnant and though i had the flu worse than normal and used nyquil for that illness and whatever else i could get my hands on and they were okay. i think as long as we are not taking drugs on a regular basis it is okay. Good Luck and feel better HUGS, ROBIN, NY Age- 41 TTC#4 - OPEN RNY 10-18-02 378/246/170??? DR.EDWARD HIXSON SARANAC LAKE, NY Mom to: & 7 1/2 year twin boys and Madison age 4 1/2 yrs. Miscarraige August 2001 Miscarraige August 2003 Married to Pup: 15 years this Halloween : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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