Hi. Im Jennifer

Updated on March 04, 2011
M.S. asks from Palisades Park, NJ
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I have 2Questions 4u guys. The first1 is: I have a sign that im pregnant but im not sure yet nd at the same i have a cold flu, headache, runny nose, sore throat, Fever, my neck hurt a lot but i dnt cough a lot. I used nyQuil 2release my pains nd at the same time im scary. If i found dat im pregnant, Am i gonna have a misccariage or is it going 2harm the baby? My 2nd Question is: Can cold flu could cause death 2a unborn child or is it going 2hurt the baby while you're pregnant? I hope someone answering me cz im really freaking out rite now. Does anybody ever have this kinda feelingsB4? Help me out please. Thnx very much

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J.B.

answers from Houston on

No worries, plenty of mamas have found out they were pregnant after drinking, even to excess, taking all kinds of meds, eating "bad" foods, you know, it happens to most of us. I had just had sushi before I found out I was pregnant, baby is just fine :) Just call your dr, make and appointment and go from there. But don't stress about anything, 1)what's done is done 2) stressing won't help anyway 3) Babies are some tough little cookies!!! Hang in there and congrats :D
Oh p.s. my mom had what we now call H1N1 flu virus when pregnant with me and I turned out alright!! don't worry :)

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G.T.

answers from Modesto on

Lots of us get pregnant during a binge and have had healthy kids. Be healthy now, be smart and see an ob/gyn asap. Dont hold back any info, they need to know it all.

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K.I.

answers from Los Angeles on

I think you will be OK and so will your baby. I do not believe that having a cold or the flu and taking Nyquil for it will cause you to loose your baby.

Schedule a Dr.'s appointment and Google what types of medicines you can take for a cold while pregnant, there are not that many that are recommended to take...you might just have to suffer through it, sorry.

~Maybe take a hot shower and drink some hot tea and try to relax. You are gonna be alright sweetie!

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K.P.

answers from Seattle on

I think you should be fine as long as you dont do it again. Did you think you were pregnant before you took the Nyquil?

Use Tylenol based things if you think you are pregnant. They have a Tylenol Cold and Flu syrup that works great for those symptoms.

I would go and get a digital pregnancy test to find out for sure if you are pregnant or not, it will give your mind some relief to know for sure, then you can go from there.

Best wishes!

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T.H.

answers from Kansas City on

At this early in the game you are not going to hurt your baby or yourself by taking these pills or anything else. But, you need to start researching what is okay and what is not if you think you are. As others said, get a pregnancy test and find out for sure. Stop taking NyQuil and only take Sudafed or Tylenol. A cold/flu cannot hurt your baby but there are other diseases that can so be sure to eat healthy, exercise and take care of yourself whether you're sick or not! Your doctor will be able to help you with a lot of these questions, we all have them as first time moms! Get a test and if you're pregnant call your OB and make an appointment!

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D.P.

answers from Pittsburgh on

I think U need 2 take a home pregnancy test and schedule a doctor's appt 4 u 2 know 4 sure.

Lots of pregnant women get colds and flu, so I wouldn't worry about that.

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R.M.

answers from Cumberland on

xoxo-you'll both be fine! Go see the doctor tomorrow-and tell him everything you told us!

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L.M.

answers from New York on

Having a cold or flu is not going to harm the baby if you are pregnant. However, Nyquil is a strong medication. The chances that it will effect your baby are slim. If you need to take medication, you should check with your doctor, or at least take something that is recommended for children.

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M.F.

answers from Youngstown on

I have never heard of a cold causing a miscaraige. I have been sick with colds and other things while pregnant(3 pregnancies) and my babies were all good. I am pretty sure sudafed is really all you can take when prego But Nyquail probably won't hurt your baby but i am not a dr so don't quote me on that. find a obgyn and they will tell you all you need to know or call your family doc and he/she can help you out too. Just relax stress is not good for babies. Good luck

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S.M.

answers from Dallas on

It's been a while since I was pregnant & sick, but it happens. Generally, I remember my doctor saying I could take Tylonel and Ibuprophin (I"m not sure how to spell that) are OK, as well as Sudefed and Actifed. Anything other than that, you should avoid unless under a doctor's direction if you think you are pregnant.

M.P.

answers from Provo on

Go to a late night clinic and get tested and find out what meds are safe.

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D.S.

answers from Houston on

you will be fine i took benedryl (cause i had to ) everyday during my second pregnancy and he is alive and anry as they get. rambunctious. the doc will give you al list of safe meds if you are pregant. I drank with my first 2 beers for my 21st bday. he is fine also

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