How to treat a sore throat during pregnancy

Begin to gargle as soon as you feel a severe pain. For this purpose, suitable salt solution (1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp soda and a few drops of iodine) or decoctions of herbs. Good effect is observed in the rinse water infusion of marigold and chamomile.

Take orally the decoction of chamomile. Steep a few tablespoons of dry raw material with 200 ml of boiling water. Drink 50-100 ml several times a day. Chamomile non-toxic, so don't worry about that it will penetrate into breast milk. Try to drink as much other liquid. Fit tea, juice, mineral water or natural juice.

Orosite throat spray antibacterial drugs. "Kameton", "Geksoral", "Molluscan" or a similar tool. Sprays for local application is practically not absorbed into the bloodstream therefore there is no contraindication to use during lactation. But a consultation with the doctor still does not hurt.

Reduce temperature with paracetamol. Taking aspirin and other nonsteroidal antipyretics is impossible. If the drug does not work, wipe the body with a weak solution of acetic acid (4-6%). Use vodka when breastfeeding is undesirable, since it is absorbed into the blood and in the milk that can cause poisoning in children.

Treat tonsils Lugol"s iodine solutionif the sore throat began to move into the purulent stage. Lubricate the throat with a solution 2-3 times a day. If you have individual intolerance to this drug, try "Efficient".

Call the doctor if your condition worse. It is possible that you need antibiotics. In this case you have to suspend breastfeeding for as long as you don't get better. Do not forget to regularly Express milk, so lactation is not stopped.