Pregnant and Sick? Getting sick while pregnant can feel extra overwhelming - you want relief, but you also want to keep baby safe. Here’s a quick guide to everyday ailments and natural, pregnancy-safe remedies to reach for:

Pregnant and Sick? Getting sick while pregnant can feel extra overwhelming - you want relief, but you also want to keep baby safe. Here’s a quick guide to everyday ailments and natural, pregnancy-safe remedies to reach for:

Pregnant and Sick? 

Getting sick while pregnant can feel extra overwhelming - you want relief, but you also want to keep baby safe. Here’s a quick guide to everyday ailments and natural, pregnancy-safe remedies to reach for:

Sore Throat?

  • Warm salt water gargle
  • Raw honey in warm tea (avoid honey for babies under 1, but safe in pregnancy)
  • Herbal teas: chamomile (occasional), lemon balm, ginger, peppermint
  • Marshmallow Root Paste (soothes and coats the throat)
  • Little Gums Relief Glycerite (cloves + chamomile, gentle and soothing)
  • Clove & Honey tea (natural numbing and soothing combination)
  • Elderberry Tincture, Syrup, or Tea (immune support and antiviral properties)

Head Cold / Congestion?

  • Steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil
  • Saline nasal spray or neti pot rinse
  • Humidifier by your bed
  • Warm lemon water with honey
  • Elderberry Tincture, Syrup, or Tea
  • Mullein & Thyme Tincture or Tea (soothes respiratory passages, supports clear breathing)
  • Gentle facial massage / lymphatic drainage pressure points (around sinuses, eyebrows, and jawline to ease congestion)

Fever?

  • Stay hydrated with water, coconut water, or broths
  • Cool compress on forehead/neck
  • ACV socks (soak cotton socks in apple cider vinegar, wring out, and wear under wool socks)
  • ACV warm bath (add 1–2 cups apple cider vinegar to a tub of warm water to gently reduce fever)
  • Loose, warm clothing — do not allow yourself to get chilled, as this can cause the fever to spike
  • Rest and avoid overheating
  • Elderberry Tincture, Syrup, or Tea
  • (Seek medical care if fever is 102°F or higher in pregnancy)

Allergies?

  • Nettles tea (nutritive and antihistamine support)
  • Local raw honey for pollen-related allergies
  • Saline rinses to wash away allergens
  • Elderberry Tincture, Syrup, or Tea
  • Black Seed Oil (supports immune balance, reduces inflammation, and is anti-allergic)
  • Castor Oil (1 drop in each eye can soothe irritation and dryness)
  • Colloidal Silver Eye Drops (to flush out allergens and soothe red, itchy eyes)

Flu/"Covid"?

  • Elderberry Tincture, Syrup, or Tea (immune support)
  • Vitamin C-rich foods: oranges, strawberries, red peppers
  • Rest + fluids + warm broths
  • Gentle herbal teas: lemon balm, chamomile, ginger
  • Steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil to ease congestion
  • Salt water gargle for sore throat and viral load reduction
  • Magnesium lotion or spray (helps calm body aches and improve rest)
  • Zinc-rich foods (pumpkin seeds, beans, lentils) for immune defense
  • Extra sleep and reduced screen time to allow the immune system to fully respond

Ear Ache?

  • Garlic & Mullein Oil (a few warmed drops in the ear can soothe discomfort)
  • Warm compress over the ear
  • Gentle neck stretches and massage to encourage drainage
  • Rest on the side opposite the earache to reduce pressure
  • Chiropractic care (realignment can ease ear pressure and fluid buildup)
  • Lymph massage (especially along the neck and under the ears to encourage drainage)
  • Hot damp rag in a plastic cup trick (place a steaming hot, damp rag inside a plastic cup, then seal the cup around the ear to create gentle suction that relieves pressure)

Headache?

  • Magnesium lotion or spray (helps relax tension)
  • Lavender compress or essential oil (smell only, not internal)
  • Hydration + protein snack
  • Rest in a dark, cool room
  • Chiropractic care (helps relieve tension and alignment-related headaches)
  • Facial or scalp massage (encourages circulation and eases tight muscles)
  • Nettle Tincture (nutritive support, reduces inflammation)
  • Turmeric & Black Pepper Capsules (anti-inflammatory and circulatory support)

Upset Stomach / Nausea?

  • Ginger tea or candied ginger
  • Peppermint tea
  • Small, frequent meals
  • Lemon water or sniffing fresh lemon
  • Ginger kombucha (probiotic support + nausea relief)
  • Diarrhea?
  • Chamomile or Peppermint Tincture or Tea
  • BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast)
  • Stay hydrated with water and electrolytes
  • Activated Charcoal (in small amounts, taken away from food, supplements, or medications, to help absorb toxins and reduce symptoms)

Constipation?

  • Prunes or prune juice
  • Warm lemon water in the morning
  • Extra magnesium (lotion, spray, or food sources)
  • Chamomile Tincture (calms the digestive tract and eases spasms)
  • Tummy Soothe Tincture (gentle herbal blend to relax and support digestion)
  • Warm Water Enema (a gentle way to encourage elimination and relieve backed-up bowels)
  • Daily movement and fiber-rich foods

✨ Always remember: if symptoms get severe or don’t improve, check in with your provider. But for everyday sick days, these simple, safe remedies can help you feel more like yourself - naturally. 💚


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