Is this effecting my baby?

I think it’s possible the reason YOU aren’t feeling well is because your body is making sure your BABY is getting all of the oxygen she needs. Mommies are awesome that way- we’re intrinsically designed to divert nutrients, vitamins, and oxygen to our babies first. Ask your doctor about taking an expectorant- mucinex didn’t work for me, but the Walgreen’s brand and the Target brand both worked great. If you bring in a bottle, he can tell you whether or not you can take it.

Try a hot bath with the shower running- you’ll breathe in steam and that may help- also a warm mist humidifier can ease your discomfort. Drink lots of fluids- and spit out anything you cough up. It’s hard to cough, I know, when you’re pregnant, but if you sit around a humidifier, take an expectorant (if you’re able), and stay hydrated, you may have an easier time eliminating the phlegm. Vick’s vapor rub (on your chest and back) helps a lot too. You can also get a vick’s plug in for the rooms you’re in (bedroom, living room, bathroom)… those shower soother’s (mentholated disks that disolve and vaporize in your shower) are super great. Breathe deeply in through your mouth, and try to stay relatively active. Laughing loosens phlegm too- so watch a funny movie. :)

You’re almost there! You’re in the home stretch! I hope you feel better soon!! If your daughter wasn’t getting enough oxygen, your OB/GYN would be concerned, so try to stay positive, stay comfortable, and I hope you feel better soon!