Body temperature during pregnancy: how to treat

It's not for nothing that pregnancy is called special situation for woman.

For nine months, the expectant mother is responsible for the life of the child, and the mother's body is in a sensitive position.

Any mother would like to be healthy, cheerful and happy every day of pregnancy. Unfortunately, viruses and infections are dangerous for all of us.

In the material we will tell you about the most common reasons for increasing temperature, and we will show you how to properly deal with this problem, given that most classic drugs for a pregnant woman are prohibited.

What temperature should a pregnant woman have?

36.6 is only a conditional norm, so the expectant mother should not worry about a slight increase in temperature.

A temperature in the range of 35.2 - 37.3 ° C is considered normal for a pregnant woman.

In early pregnancy, sometimes the thermometer shows higher numbers, which is primarily associated with the production 

progesterone (the hormone is responsible for bearing the fetus). The temperature at 37.4 ° C can be kept for several days and weeks in a row, it all depends on the individual condition.

But even during pregnancy, a woman should not completely ignore a prolonged increase in body temperature to 37.5.

Doctors also call the reason for the increase in temperature values ​​in the first trimester weakening of immunity, this process allows the body not to reject the fetus.

Why does the temperature rise in a pregnant woman?

• Influenza, colds and viral diseases,
• Inflammatory processes inside
• Intestinal infections,
• Weakened immunity
• Allergy,
• Individual reaction to pregnancy,
• Respiratory diseases,
• Disorders in the thyroid gland,
• Emotional exhaustion
• Strong physical activity,
• Constant stress
• Ectopic pregnancy.

If you have symptoms of infection, such as sore throat, drowsiness, runny nose, body aches, we recommend that you see a doctor.

Why is high fever dangerous during pregnancy?

High temperature (up to 37.4) due to physiological reasons and hormonal changes in the body, it can only bother mom in the first trimester. In the future, thermoregulation returns to normal.

Doctors call temperature jumps especially dangerous for women with a gestational age of 4 to 14 weeks. At this time, it is very important for a woman to take care of herself, the state of her body directly affects the fetus, respectively, heat can provoke embryo rejection (miscarriage).

In later stages of pregnancy, a high fever is also undesirable!

If it is high for more than 3 days, then the baby may have serious health problems, for example, heart disease, disorders mental development, pathology in the development of the anterior abdominal wall, underdevelopment of the limbs, jaw, palate, upper lip and other parts body.

Risks of high fever for the mother

• Functional dysfunction placenta,
• Malfunctions of the cardiovascular system,
• Interruptions in protein synthesis.

How to bring down a fever during pregnancy?

In no case should you try to bring down the high temperature with your traditional means without consulting your doctor.

After all, some medicines that are regularly in our first-aid kit are familiar and safe, are strictly prohibited during pregnancy! Only a professional can install reason fever and prescribe treatment that will relieve you of the fever and not harm the child.

Should I call an ambulance

Doctors agree that very dangerous symptoms at high temperatures are vomiting and pain in any area of ​​the body.

With this combination of symptoms, feel free to call an ambulance!

And you can try to lower the temperature yourself with the help of physiotherapy procedures.

How to lower the temperature of a pregnant woman

First of all, doctors recommend drinking plenty of fluids.

However, in everything you need to know the norm, especially for a woman in a position: if you are late and prone to edema, then do not get carried away with the liquid.

Have a drink vitamin tea with honey, raspberries or lemon.

Apply a cold compress to your forehead.

Ask your family to regularly air the room in which you are, but do not stay near an open window yourself!

Antipyretic you can drink in exceptional cases - when the temperature has already exceeded 38 degrees.

Dear future mothers, take care of yourself, adhere to safety rules during pregnancy. Try not to be in crowded places, wash your hands after returning home, monitor your diet, add foods that can increase your immunity!

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