When we have flu or cold or when we feel a slight pain in our muscles, we immediately think of vicks. It is found in almost all of our homes since childhood. It is widely used not only in Turkey but also in Europe.
Now let’s come to our main question. So Is Vicks Used While Pregnant? If you are a mother-to-be or breastfeeding your baby, it is very normal to be wary of many things you have used before. Because pregnancy and breastfeeding is an extremely sensitive period for every expectant mother. In order to answer this question, it is very important which type of Vicks you use. If it is Vicks Vapodry or Vicks Dayquil, you should not use them during pregnancy or breastfeeding. We can say that Vicks Vaporub, which we mostly use at home, is safer during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because it contains menthol, eucalyptus oil and petrolatum, and of course there are other elements. So you can use it because it consists of natural aromatic herbs.
No side effects have been found during pregnancy, but most doctors are always cautious about the use of Vicks during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because it is stated in the package leaflet that there is not enough clinical information on its use during pregnancy. Therefore, you should definitely consult your doctor before use. Vicks is a drug generally used in the treatment of colds, it is useful to remember this. Therefore, you should definitely get your doctor’s approval for everything you use during this period.
How to use Vicks during pregnancy?
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I would like to give you some information about how you should use Vicks cream during pregnancy. During pregnancy, your headaches may increase after a certain period of time, it may be more appropriate to apply Vicks first instead of taking medication here, but if you rub it on your temple area and massage your head by rubbing your head, it may relieve your headache. Or if you are coughing while pregnant, you can apply Vicks under your feet to stop coughing and wear socks immediately and after a while you will see that your cough passes immediately. Thanks to the Menthol, eucalyptus oil and camphor contained in it, you can immediately relieve the common cold and this can open the entire respiratory tract and allow you to breathe comfortably.
Your abdominal muscles may also contract during coughing. For this, first of all, you should ask your doctor whether or not to use it after your cough is relieved normally. You should never forget this. There is no evidence that it is harmful except for the first 3 months, but it is best to consult your doctor before using it. You should not use Vicks for the first 3 months.
Who Cannot Use Vicks?
It is inconvenient for people who are allergic or sensitive to menthol and camphor. It is also recommended that infants and young children should not use it. Babies and young children should not use it either. Before using such products in infants or children, you should check with your doctor and consult your doctor whether these products are harmful to your child. The fact that something is useful does not mean that everyone will use it, but it can have serious consequences here, as in many products that we use by reading the benefits. Menthol and camphor allergy sufferers and babies cannot use Vicks.
Does the Use of Vicks During Pregnancy Harm the Baby?
Do not apply vicks on your nipple to heal cracks in the nipples during breastfeeding. Since the skin on the nipple absorbs the cream, it can pass to the baby through the skin. This can also be dangerous. Although it is a cream that heals many things for adults, it is very normal that it is harmful for the skin of a newborn baby. Because baby skin is very sensitive. You should not use anything other than the creams recommended by your doctor. Although Vicks is useful for many people, it is very likely to show an allergic reaction for a newborn baby. With the menthol contained in it, your baby’s skin may be irritated. Therefore, we can recommend that you should never use it for the first 3 months while you are pregnant and that you should only use baby products for your baby. If you ask if the use of Vicks during pregnancy is harmful to the baby, it is inconvenient to use for infants and children. It is definitely recommended not to apply any substance to your baby without asking your doctor. Baby skin is very sensitive and can be irritated immediately.
