What to do if you feel nauseous from a cold during pregnancy?

Written by Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
Updated on February 26, 2025
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During pregnancy, if one experiences symptoms such as cold and nausea, it is primarily considered to be a gastrointestinal type of cold. In addition to the common cold symptoms, there may also be some gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, acid reflux, belching, or common issues such as constipation or diarrhea. It is advised to pay attention to this condition. Apart from taking medication for the cold, it is also necessary to take some medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach to treat this condition. During the period of symptom relief, keep the abdomen warm, avoid exposure to cold and drafts, drink more water, promote excretion, and enhance resistance. Additionally, it's important to eat smaller and more frequent meals, not eat too much at once, chew food thoroughly, and avoid overburdening the intestines to prevent indigestion.

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