Conjunctivitis is a normal problem during pregnancy and is not dangerous for the baby or the woman, as long as the treatment is done properly.
Usually the treatment for bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis is made with the use of antibiotic or antiallergic ointments or eye drops, however most of the drugs indicated are not indicated for pregnant women, unless recommended by the ophthalmologist.
Thus, treatment for conjunctivitis during pregnancy should be done with natural measures, such as avoiding rubbing your eyes, keeping your hands clean and putting a cold compress on your eyes 2 to 3 times a day, for example.
How to treat conjunctivitis during pregnancy
Treatment for conjunctivitis in pregnancy should be done according to the ophthalmologist's guidance, as most eye drops that are usually indicated for the treatment of conjunctivitis are not recommended for pregnant women. However, the consequences on pregnancy due to the use of eye drops are very low, but despite this, use should only be made if the doctor tells you to.
To relieve and combat the symptoms of conjunctivitis in pregnancy it is important to take some precautions, namely:
- Avoid rubbing your eyes, as it can delay the healing process, in addition to making your eyes more irritated; Place a cold compress over the eye, 2 to 3 times a day, for 15 minutes; Keep the eyes very clean, removing the secretions released with water or a clean, soft cloth; Wash your hands regularly, especially before and after touching your eyes; Do not wear contact lenses, as they can worsen irritation and aggravate pain.
In addition, you can make a cold compress of chamomile tea, which can be made on the affected eye 2 to 3 times a day in order to relieve irritation and symptoms such as itching and burning, since it has soothing properties. In some cases, the ophthalmologist may recommend the use of some eye drops, such as Moura Brasil, Optrex or Lacrima, but which should only be used under medical advice.
Risks for pregnancy
Conjunctivitis during pregnancy does not pose any risk to the mother or baby, especially when it comes to viral or allergic conjunctivitis. However, when it is a bacterial conjunctivitis, it is important that the treatment is done according to the ophthalmologist's orientation, because otherwise there may be problems in vision or blindness, for example, but this is rare to happen.
