{"id":4829,"date":"2022-03-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=4829"},"modified":"2023-12-08T13:03:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T08:03:19","slug":"home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Cough During Pregnancy? &#8211; Effective Remedies to Try at Home!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4829\" class=\"elementor elementor-4829\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1933f6a0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1933f6a0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct  elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43548a23\" data-id=\"43548a23\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ed304d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ed304d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A persistent cough during pregnancy is an uncomfortable situation. The cough itself is a harsh problem, but constantly coughing with a heavy belly is beyond imagination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When you get pregnant, everything that happens to you affects your baby as well. You may remember having cough medicine whenever you got the seasonal flu in the past. Now, you might wonder if it&#8217;s safe for your unborn child or not. Medicines can relieve your cough, but they might affect your baby as well.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Research shows that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/afp\/2003\/0615\/p2517.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">use of over-the-counter medication in pregnancy has adverse effects on the fetus<\/a>. So, you must avoid the usage of medicines without a doctor\u2019s prescription.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, you must know of some of the easiest home remedies that you can use to treat cough during pregnancy. But, first, let\u2019s get to know why a cough during pregnancy happens in the first place.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#causes_of_cough_during_pregnancy\" title=\"Causes of Cough During Pregnancy\">Causes of Cough During Pregnancy<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#allergies\" title=\"Allergies\">Allergies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#weak_immune_system\" title=\"Weak Immune System\">Weak Immune System<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#asthma\" title=\"Asthma\">Asthma<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#high_estrogen_levels\" title=\"High Estrogen Levels\">High Estrogen Levels<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#acid_refluxes\" title=\"Acid Refluxes\">Acid Refluxes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#air_pollutants\" title=\"Air Pollutants\">Air Pollutants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#symptoms_of_cough_during_pregnancy\" title=\"Symptoms of Cough During Pregnancy\">Symptoms of Cough During Pregnancy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#home_remedies_for_cough_during_pregnancy\" title=\"Home Remedies for Cough During Pregnancy\">Home Remedies for Cough During Pregnancy<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#water_gargle\" title=\"Water Gargle\">Water Gargle<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#chicken_soup\" title=\"Chicken Soup&nbsp;\">Chicken Soup&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#garlic\" title=\"Garlic\">Garlic<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#sleeping_technique\" title=\"Sleeping Technique\">Sleeping Technique<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#almonds\" title=\"Almonds\">Almonds<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#honey\" title=\"Honey\">Honey<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#apple_cider_vinegar\" title=\"Apple Cider Vinegar\">Apple Cider Vinegar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#coconut_oil\" title=\"Coconut Oil\">Coconut Oil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-cough-during-pregnancy\/#related_videos\" title=\"Related Videos\">Related Videos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"causes_of_cough_during_pregnancy\"><\/span>Causes of Cough During Pregnancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When you get pregnant, your body becomes vulnerable. Your hormones surge, and your emotions disrupt. If there are already some clinical problems present, the cough during <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/diseases\/pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pregnancy<\/a> can be persistent. Here are some of the causes behind it:\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"allergies\"><\/span>Allergies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most dry coughs during pregnancy are due to allergic reactions to weather, food, or certain products. You may start eating new foods due to cravings, or your body just reacts differently to the environment now. It can lead to a persistent dry cough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"weak_immune_system\"><\/span>Weak Immune System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have a weak immune system, you get more prone to common infections. Your body\u2019s defenses become weak to protect itself against infections e.g. dry cough. You must add immune-boosting foods to your diet, to have a healthy immune system so that your baby grows healthily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"asthma\"><\/span>Asthma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you already have a history of asthma, you are at great risk of breathing problems e.g. cough during pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"high_estrogen_levels\"><\/span>High Estrogen Levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During pregnancy, the levels of estrogen increase. This contributes to a dry cough which is persistent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"acid_refluxes\"><\/span>Acid Refluxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The acid from the stomach affects the respiratory tract and can cause a dry cough.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"air_pollutants\"><\/span>Air Pollutants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Air pollutants e.g. smog, dust, smoke, and gas can cause a dry cough in pregnant women.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"symptoms_of_cough_during_pregnancy\"><\/span>Symptoms of Cough During Pregnancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are some of the common signs of cough during pregnancy:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Uncontrollable cough<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Block in your throat<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Irritation and itching sensation in the throat<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Nausea and even vomiting<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Sleeplessness<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Accumulation of Mucus with wheezing<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"home_remedies_for_cough_during_pregnancy\"><\/span>Home Remedies for Cough During Pregnancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The home remedies that I am going to share with you consist of ingredients that are very easily available in your kitchen:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"water_gargle\"><\/span>Water Gargle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doctors at <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/hospitals\/lahore\/faisal-hospital-lahore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faisal Hospital<\/a> say that water gargling is a very common natural remedy that you can use. Warm water gargles can work like&nbsp;a miracle for a dry cough during pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ideal way to do warm water gargling is to take the water to the back of the throat. You may add a pinch of salt to the warm water. Even ginger juice drops can be added to it for extra effect. You will feel better after 2-3 times. Remember to do warm water gargles every night before sleep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chicken_soup\"><\/span>Chicken Soup&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You must remember the childhood days when you would get sick and your mother would prepare a hot steamy bowl of chicken soup for you. The same remedy is a holy grail for dry cough during pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\u2019s better to eat chicken soup rather than popping pills to get rid of the cough. It will immediately soothe the sore throat and itchiness due to persistent coughing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"garlic\"><\/span>Garlic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Garlic is a vegetable you use in your everyday cooking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/gynecologist\/prof-col-dr-nazli-hameed-1200578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prof. Col. Dr. Nazli Hameed<\/a> who is one of the top gynecologists in Pakistan says that not only does it give your cooking a tasty touch, but it is also the best home remedy for dry cough during pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Make a juice of garlic and consume it to relieve dry cough. You can also mix lemon or honey to add taste.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sleeping_technique\"><\/span>Sleeping Technique<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You know very well that you need a good night\u2019s sleep when you are pregnant. This gets disrupted when you are having a hysteric episode of coughing right through the night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The trick to a good night\u2019s sleep is to alleviate your head while you are sleeping. Use two soft pillows and sleep on your side. Keep honey at your side table, and consume half a tablespoon when you need it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"almonds\"><\/span>Almonds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>If you are going nuts with coughing, nuts might be a solution.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may already know the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/7-benefits-of-almonds-superfood-or-superhype-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of almonds<\/a>. This super nut is long known for its cough-relief symptoms. Add it to your list of natural remedies if you get a dry cough during pregnancy. This is also one of the safest and healthiest home remedies to get relief from persistent cough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"honey\"><\/span>Honey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Among many other <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/10-proven-health-benefits-of-honey-you-need-to-know-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advantages of honey<\/a>, it is also widely used to treat sore throat. It not only fights the infection-causing bacteria in your throat but acts as a cough suppressant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can use honey in different ways, such as with warm water or with certain juices or herbal teas. It soothes the throat walls which are itchy due to persistent coughing and gives you immediate relief.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"apple_cider_vinegar\"><\/span>Apple Cider Vinegar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no doubt about the amazing benefits of apple cider vinegar. Ingesting it makes your body more alkaline, which makes it more effective against fighting cough-causing viruses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This tangy, tarty drink can naturally cure a cough during pregnancy. When you feel the first symptoms of coughing, you can start drinking ACV right away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mix 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with some water or black tea, and have it two to three times a day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"coconut_oil\"><\/span>Coconut Oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may have used <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/uses-and-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coconut oil in your beauty regimen<\/a>. The great thing is, you can use it to treat a cough as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rub coconut oil on your chest or eat it with tea, broth, oatmeal, smoothie, or another way. It has antiviral properties that can help with several symptoms of seasonal flu, dry cough, and cold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rubbing it on your chest with a little peppermint oil can help clear nasal passages so you can breathe easier and ingesting it can help soothe a sore throat and reduce coughing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bottom Line!<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You don\u2019t need cough syrup to help with a cold. With these home remedies that are pregnancy-safe, you\u2019ll be feeling better in no time. It\u2019s recommended that you never try to treat a cough during pregnancy with self-medication. It can be harmful to your baby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you feel like the cough is persistent, and you are not getting relief even after trying home remedies, contact a well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/gynecologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gynecologist in Lahore <\/a>to get more advice on how to treat a cough during pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can book an appointment by visiting Healthwire.pk <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a08b48b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a08b48b\" 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