Temperature during pregnancy: what the expectant mother should know

Pregnancy is a special time for moms.  All nine months they are doubly responsible - for their lives, and for the life of the child. You have to be extremely careful at this time.

Undoubtedly, it is highly undesirable for pregnant women to get sick, but, alas, no matter how much we would like, it is not always possible to avoid the colds and viral diseases that surround us, lurking at every turn. What to do if the expectant mother has a fever? What could be the reason for this and how to deal with this disease, if most drugs during pregnancy are strictly prohibited. answers to these and many other questions - in the material kolobok.ua

What should be the temperature of a pregnant woman?

In general, elevated body temperature is a protective reaction of the body to any external or internal stimuli. The ideal temperature for a future mother is considered -36.7 - 37 degrees, but do not forget that we are all individual.

One of the few causes of fever is a change in the hormonal background of a pregnant woman due to her the current situation, as a result of which, the temperature in the first trimester can fluctuate between 37 - 37.4 degrees. This phenomenon is of a short-term nature, and is also considered normal, because a new life is born in a woman's body. But you should pay attention to the following - if the body temperature in the early stages rose above 37.5, then in this case you need to sound the alarm, since the temperature caused by any disease can harm both mother and baby.

Causes of fever in pregnant women.

• colds such as ODS, flu and others;
• inflammatory processes;
• intestinal infections;
• weakened immunity;
• allergic reactions;
• individual failures in the body during pregnancy;
• diseases of the respiratory system;
• diseases of the urinary system and disorders of the thyroid gland;
• physical overload;
• stressful situations;
• having an ectopic pregnancy.

At the first symptoms of elevated body temperature, as well as its accompanying manifestations in the form of sore throat, cough, drowsiness, runny nose, vomiting and aching limbsyou should contact a specialist immediately. It is the doctor who must diagnose you and prescribe the proper treatment.

What is dangerous high temperature during pregnancy

If at the beginning of pregnancy the readings on the thermometer can reach 37.4 degrees, then in the second and in the third trimester, the thermoregulation of the female body returns to normal and such figures should not even be hint. Of particular danger is fever for a period of 4 to 14 weeks - the expectant mother simply owes herself take care, otherwise the elevated body temperature and the general morbid state of the body can cause the rejection of the embryo and even a miscarriage.

In the subsequent stages of the development of pregnancy, at a high temperature, lasting more than three days, the fetus may experience certain health problems, namely:

• mental retardation;
• heart disease;
• obvious vision problems;
• violations in the development of the anterior abdominal wall;
• underdevelopment of the limbs, namely the fingers and toes;
• malformations of the jaw, palate and upper lip.

Elevated temperature carries a huge danger, both for the child and for the mother, the consequences of which are:

• violation of the functional activity of the placenta, which can lead to miscarriage in the early stages or to premature birth in the later stages;
• problems in the work of the cardiovascular system;
• change in protein synthesis.

How to bring down fever during pregnancy?
Of course, you should not be self-willed in this case - at a high temperature, first of all, you need to consult your doctor. He will conduct a full examination, identify the main cause of the temperature and prescribe the necessary and acceptable treatment.

Important:At elevated body temperature, accompanied by vomiting, as well as pain in any area, you should immediately call an ambulance. To lower the temperature, you can use some physical therapy.

What needs to be done

It is recommended to start plenty of warm drink, but do not forget that in the later stages it is impossible to get involved in liquid, especially for those who are prone to edema.

At temperatures above 38 degrees, in exceptional cases, you can drink an antipyretic.

Perfect fit vitamin teas with honey, raspberry, lemon and ginger.

Ease the temperature cold compresses on the forehead.

During pregnancy, follow simple rules to help avoid fluctuations in body temperature: ventilate rooms, avoid those places where there are a lot of people, do not you should forget about personal hygiene, eat only healthy and healthy foods, you should forget about nerves in general, and take vitamins only with the permission of your doctor the doctors.

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