OHbaby! Forums : Cold remedies https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:38:29 +0000 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:42:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14709 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Cold remedies : Pineapple juice is supposed to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=330806&title=cold-remedies#330806 Author: Danash
Subject: 14709
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 10:42am

Pineapple juice is supposed to be good for the sneezing.  not sure why but I was told this when I was pregnant.  Not sure if it worked but helped to keep fluids up.

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:42:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=330806&title=cold-remedies#330806 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : Skyflame wrote:I was told no...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=330225&title=cold-remedies#330225 Author: meow
Subject: 14709
Posted: 19 March 2008 at 7:49pm

Originally posted by Skyflame Skyflame wrote:

I was told no strepsils by my midwife. Sorry, but you could try sucking a spoonful of honey


I rang up Strepsils the other week as my throat was so sore, they said that they are fine to take in pregnancy. I think there could be one type that you have to avoid - but orange and lemon flavour are fine ]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:49:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=330225&title=cold-remedies#330225 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : Oh, poor things. I got a really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329251&title=cold-remedies#329251 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 14709
Posted: 18 March 2008 at 8:06pm

Oh, poor things. I got a really bad cold during my first trimester and felt rotten. I found some natural remedies that worked so well I now use them if I ever get a cold even though I'm not pregnant.

Firstly for your sore throats get some comvita throat lozenges (from supermarket or pharmacy). They're fine to take during pregnancy as they're not 'medicated' instead they're full of active manuka honey which is a natural antibiotic.

Other things I'd do are:

1) bed rest
2) vicks on you feet (like mamawendz suggested - sounds weird but it works for babies, kids and adults alike)
3) hot lemon, honey and ginger
4) grapefruit juice
5) hot blackcurrant juice
6) chicken soup made with lots of garlic and veges (there's a nice pouch chicken soup you can pick up in the fridges of the supermarket)
7) eat lots of fruit

So moral of the story is: bedrest, liquids, natural vitamins and natural antibiotics will help you feel better soon.]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:06:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329251&title=cold-remedies#329251 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : Tammy when I had a cold the pharmacist...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329036&title=cold-remedies#329036 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 14709
Posted: 18 March 2008 at 4:33pm

Tammy when I had a cold the pharmacist said I could have strepsils lemon(the plain basic one), but not the strong ones, they did jack Sh*t, So in the end i just sucked on the vicks vapour drops and they helped some what. But my sore throat was so bad that I could hardly swallow without crying



Edited by Sheza]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:33:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329036&title=cold-remedies#329036 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : I was told no strepsils by my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329025&title=cold-remedies#329025 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 14709
Posted: 18 March 2008 at 4:26pm

I was told no strepsils by my midwife. Sorry, but you could try sucking a spoonful of honey]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:26:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329025&title=cold-remedies#329025 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : Stick to hot lemon and honey drinks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329023&title=cold-remedies#329023 Author: mamawendz
Subject: 14709
Posted: 18 March 2008 at 4:26pm

Stick to hot lemon and honey drinks chickee... and try rubbing vicks on your feet then putting socks on each night. I know its hot, but that trick always works for when I have the flu. ]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:26:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329023&title=cold-remedies#329023 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : *bump* This is me this week......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329005&title=cold-remedies#329005 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 14709
Posted: 18 March 2008 at 4:10pm

*bump*
This is me this week...
Does anyone know if you can take strepsils etc? I have had panadol, no lemsip, but would love a throat lozenge or 2!

Have been resting/sleeping all day and drinking hot lemon and honey...hoping for it to passs by soon!]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:10:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=329005&title=cold-remedies#329005 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : sweet - thanks for the advice,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309284&title=cold-remedies#309284 Author: emachan
Subject: 14709
Posted: 22 February 2008 at 8:41pm

sweet - thanks for the advice, its another great excuse to spend all Saturday in bed or in my PJ's around the house!]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:41:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309284&title=cold-remedies#309284 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : I took Propolis throat lozenges...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309262&title=cold-remedies#309262 Author: kabe
Subject: 14709
Posted: 22 February 2008 at 8:24pm

I took Propolis throat lozenges which were great! Also took Naturopharm Coldmed Relief, which got rid of it quicker. Both were recommended by my MW.]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:24:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309262&title=cold-remedies#309262 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : I&#039;ve taken Panadol too but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309245&title=cold-remedies#309245 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 14709
Posted: 22 February 2008 at 7:41pm

I've taken Panadol too but no lepsip although the active ingrideint is the same - paracetamol. Check with your m/w or GP.
And get lots of rest, hope you feel better soon ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:41:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309245&title=cold-remedies#309245 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : You pretty much just have to ride...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309238&title=cold-remedies#309238 Author: peachy
Subject: 14709
Posted: 22 February 2008 at 7:27pm

You pretty much just have to ride it out unfortunately! I just took Panadol when I felt unwell!]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:27:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309238&title=cold-remedies#309238 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : Yeah its got something in it thats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309236&title=cold-remedies#309236 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 14709
Posted: 22 February 2008 at 7:19pm

Yeah its got something in it thats not suitable for pregnancy. I would just go with the old home made lemon drink ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:19:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309236&title=cold-remedies#309236 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : yeah i got told no lemsip either:(...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309223&title=cold-remedies#309223 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 14709
Posted: 22 February 2008 at 6:56pm

yeah i got told no lemsip either:( ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:56:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309223&title=cold-remedies#309223 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : When I was really sick with my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309221&title=cold-remedies#309221 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 14709
Posted: 22 February 2008 at 6:55pm

When I was really sick with my last pregnancy, I was told I couldnt take anything even lemsip! So I made my own lemon drink, you know the lemon and honey one and put some vinager in there aswell, then crushed a panadol into it. It helped a little.
Im sorry your feeling yucky, that really suck! I think vicks is ok to sniff tho? I did when iw as sick this pregnancy, put vicks on a hanky and sniffed it, it helped my nose a lot.]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:55:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309221&title=cold-remedies#309221 <![CDATA[Cold remedies : Bugger - I have caught a cold...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309211&title=cold-remedies#309211 Author: emachan
Subject: 14709
Posted: 22 February 2008 at 6:30pm

Bugger - I have caught a cold - sore throat, blocked nose, sneezing and sore head - all this to go with feeling tired anyways!

I was looking at some old posts and they said that lemsip was about the only thing you can take - is this still true!?]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:30:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14709&PID=309211&title=cold-remedies#309211