Hi, I am 21 wks pregnant and I have a chesty cough.last night I was coughing alot and today I can barely walk with the pain in my side.Is this dangerous for my baby, am I after doing damage cos when I cough it really hurts and I need to hold my belly?
Generally, no. Coughing during pregnancy does not hurt your baby. You should be evaluated, though, to see if anything can be done for your cough to help you feel better. As long as you are not experiencing vaginal bleeding or abdominal cramping with the coughing, the baby should be okay. If you notice these things (Cramping or vaginal bleeding), it is worthwhile to be evaluated.