Home Remedy for Cough in pregnancy
A great home remedy for cough in pregnancy is the syrup with honey, orange and ginger, as the honey soothes the throat region, relieving cough, ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and expectorants that facilitate the removal of phlegm and orange is rich in vitamin C, which enhances the body's defenses and helps fight infection.
The cough medicines during pregnancy should be avoided, however, if needed, must always be indicated by the obstetrician, because most drugs impair pregnancy.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons (soup) of honey
- 2 cm Ginger
- 1 lemon in shell
- 2 oranges in shell
- 2 cups water
Preparation
Cut the orange and lemon into cubes and put all ingredients in a pot to boil. After boiled cap until cool, strain and drink 1 tablespoon of syrup, 2 times a day.
In addition to this home remedy for cough in pregnancy, the pregnant woman should avoid cold places, very polluted or dust in the air.