Question
I have a fever and cold during pregnancy, with decreased appetite and body aches. Last night at 1 am, my temperature reached 38 degrees. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
Fever and cold during pregnancy are often related to viral or bacterial infections. It is recommended to take banlangen and drink plenty of water. For a common cold, you can use half a two of scallion whites, half a two of fresh ginger, and add a bowl of water to make a decoction. Add an appropriate amount of brown sugar and drink it hot while going to bed. Cover yourself well with blankets to induce sweating, which can help alleviate symptoms. For viral flu, you can apply a paste made from scallion whites on the sole of your feet (Yongquan point) before going to bed. Apply a peanut-sized amount on each foot sole and secure it with adhesive tape. Remove it in the morning and continue this for 2-3 days for significant effects.