After a woman becomes pregnant, her body’s immunity will decrease, so pregnant women must take precautions against diseases in their lives. The most common disease for pregnant women is the cold. If you are not careful, you may get sick. Pregnant women cannot take medicine casually, but can use dietary therapy at this time. So, what can you eat to relieve the symptoms of a cold in late pregnancy?

1. Pears stewed with rock sugar: When you catch a cold in the third trimester of pregnancy, most people will have symptoms of runny nose and cough. Severe coughs may affect the fetus. At this time, eating some pears stewed with rock sugar can help Cough relief. The method is to first remove the pear skin, then cut the pear in the middle, remove the pear core, then add some rock sugar, then put it in a pot and steam it until soft.

2. Grilled oranges: If you catch a cold in the third trimester of pregnancy, you can eat grilled oranges, which can also relieve symptoms. The specific method is to use chopsticks to make a hole at the bottom of the orange, stuff some salt into the hole, then wrap it with aluminum foil and put it in the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Everyone should note that grilled oranges should be eaten while they are hot.

3. Candied kumquats: Kumquats have the effect of relieving coughs and reducing phlegm. If you catch a cold in the third trimester of pregnancy, pregnant women can make some homemade candied kumquats to eat. The method is to wash the kumquats, then use a toothpick to poke two or three holes in each kumquat, then boil it in water, add some rock sugar after the water boils, and wait until the kumquats are cooked over low heat.