cough

[1helsbels]

ive had an irritating tickly cough since giving birth almost 6 weeks ago. any ideas?

[sammy snake]

Get some cough medicine?

Sorry, I didn't mean to be flippant. Have you asked your doctor or health visitor?

[shylock73]

Could be pollen, I have the same problem, either that or changeable weather and clothing perhaps?

[redcrx]

im the same. Ive put mine down to hayfever which i never get when pregnant. It seems to have hit me hard this time round. My baby is almost 5 weeks old

It could also be that youre a bit run down since giving birth, it can take the body a while to adjust

[Psychick]

Did you have gas and air during labour?

I did and had an annoying cough for weeks! I also had a sore throat and sounded like I smoked 80 cigarettes a day lol

Apparently it is normal for it to dry your throat out and leave you with a tickle. It should go very soon if you have had it 6 weeks already.

[rosandjohn]

It might also be asthma which can sometimes manifest as a cough. I'd get it checked by your GP. :-)