Small favors.

[rivka]

I am not, not, NOT getting a cold just in time for alt.polycon 12. I am NOT. No. Not.

But it's good to hear from my midwife that, hypothetically, if I were getting a cold, I could take Sudafed. And Robitussin. And of course, the ever-useless panacea of pregnant women, Tylenol. And chicken soup. So at least there's that.[1]



[1] Thank you for not recommending (a) echinacea, which I have never found helpful; (b) megadoses of vitamins, which I would certainly take if I weren't pregnant but have been linked to birth defects and other fetal problems; or (c) herbal remedies which are not in any way tested or evaluated by the FDA and therefore, for example, have frequently been found in independent studies to be contaminated with heavy metals and/or not to include the ingredients and amounts advertised on the bottle. And which might have undocumented fetal effects. Thank you.

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[marigoldmind.livejournal.com]

For a scratchy throat, I always find that fresh (not canned or juice) pineapple makes me feel better. I read that in a Reader's Digest article one time but have not had any luck finding another source to verify it. Anecdotally, I can say that the pineapple does help the sting and scratch of a sore throat without increasing my congestion like oranges/orange juice do.

I pick up the pre-cut pineapple at Whole Foods because I cannot be bothered to cut up a pineapple just for myself (when I'm already feeling poorly). I don't eat too much, so I don't think there would be concerns about overconsumption for you as a pregnant lady.

Just some unsolicited advice from a stranger :-) I enjoy your site, Respectful of Otters.