Can pregnant women drink ginger soup for a cold?

Pregnant women can drink ginger soup for a cold, but its use should be determined according to the type of cold. Ginger soup can induce perspiration to relieve exterior symptoms, dispel wind-cold, and clear heat to detoxify. For pregnant women suffering from wind-cold type colds (e.g., symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and clear nasal discharge), moderate consumption of ginger soup helps remove cold pathogens from the body and promotes recovery. However, for pregnant women with wind-heat type colds (e.g., symptoms such as thick nasal discharge, coughing with yellow phlegm, and sore throat), drinking ginger soup is not recommended, as ginger is warming in nature and may increase body temperature, thereby worsening the illness. Pregnant women should pay attention to the following when consuming ginger soup: 1. Drink in moderation to avoid excessive intake that may cause bodily discomfort. 2. If adding sweeteners such as brown sugar to the ginger soup, control the sugar intake appropriately. 3. After consuming ginger soup, ensure the windows are closed to stay warm and prevent cold pathogens from re-entering the body through open pores.