There are so many things we need to take care of during pregnancy that a sore throat, cold or cough is surely not something that we want to deal with. I can understand there could be nothing more irritating than not being able to speak clearly for hours and sometimes days. But you shouldn’t have to worry about that because you have got a number of home remedies right here to treat your sore throat. Read below to find more:

11 Home Remedies for a Sore Throat During Pregnancy

1. Tea

Have a cup of it and add honey and lemon. Lemon will break the mucous that is leading to a sore throat. Whereas, honey helps to coat your irritated throat which will bring relief to cough. Hence, tea with added honey and lemon can be drunk a number of times during the day. But if your symptoms persist, you can also try chamomile tea.

2. Fluids

It is recommended that the first time your symptoms of cough and cold are conspicuous you should increase your intake of fluid since then. Fluids helps to treat thin mucous, flush toxins and hydrate membranes.

3. Candy

Did you know that increased saliva  helps to cleanse your throat. Doctors recommend those suffering from a sore throat should suck  on hard candies or cough drops. This will not help with your throat but will increase the saliva which will then help to cleanse your throat.

4. Salt Water 

This is one of the oldest remedy that we all have been relying on since ages. All you have to do is mix a tablespoon of salt in a glass of warm water and gargle it a number of times during the day. This will help to hydrate membranes in the throat.

5. Avoid fast food

You should completely avoid eating fast and processed foods, especially those with colors or preservatives. Rely heavily on foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals. Take a healthy and clean diet.

6. Rest your vocal cords

Talk or speak less when it is not required. The more you talk, the more deteriorate the condition gets. Give complete rest to your vocal cords. Moreover, do not share your utensils, towels or cups with someone who is already suffering from a throat infection.

7. Prevent any infection

It is pretty much obvious to avoid smoking, even passive smoking as it is injurious to health and may worsen the condition. Wash your hands every time you sneeze or cough as it is the best way to prevent any infection.

8. Steam

Most of the people go with steam inhalation every time they suffer from a sore throat. Steam inhalation will help to clear your throat. It will help to relieve the nasal congestion and pain you are suffering from due to the throat infection. But be meticulous while taking one.

9. Ginger Tea

Being pregnant, you should completely avoid teas that contain caffeine. One of the best alternative to treat sore throat is ginger tea. Not only this but it will also help to bring relief with nausea. It can be helpful in an enormous number of ways such as clearing the mucus, easing the inflammation and will also boost the circulation.

10. Homemade chicken soup

Add onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, parsley and cut up some chicken. You can also add sea salt for taste and boosting mineral. This will surely bring relief to cold and cough.

11. Coconut oil

Add 1/8 tablespoon pf peppermint extract to 2 tablespoon of raw coconut oil. Rinse it well and add 1 tablespoon of raw honey or  10 drops of stevia. Take a preachment paper and spread it thereon. Let it freeze for 15 minutes and eat it as a yummy peppermint bark dessert.