My wife is 9 months pregnant and her C-section is scheduled for this week, but she suddenly caught a cold and cough because of the rainy season. Can you recommend a safe cough syrup for the last trimester that won't harm the baby? Also, if her cough doesn't clear up before the surgery, could it delay the delivery date?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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For cold in 9-month pregnant woman, use syrup like Benadryl or Grilinctus BM after OB consult‚Äîmild cold won't usually delay C-section unless fever or breathing issues occur.

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