Every woman in life begins a joyful and at the same time responsible period - this is the bearing of a child. And there is nothing surprising that a pregnant woman experiences when the first signs of fever appear. But do not panic like this, exposing your nervous system to stressful situations, this can affect the health of the child. It is better to consult your doctor, who will be able to identify the cause of the fever and determine how dangerous this condition is for the baby, and also tell you what and how to do in this case.
If the fever is not the result of a cold or some kind of inflammation, then this is most likely the first reaction of the body to increased production of progesterone. This hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy because of its effect on the hypothalamic thermoregulation centers, and the temperature can rise by several degrees. With a change in the hormonal background and acceleration of the metabolic process, the temperature in pregnant women on average can rise by 1º. At the beginning of pregnancy, this is considered the norm.
Almost every woman during pregnancy captures a period of seasonal colds. And due to a decrease in the protective function of the body, pregnant women become more vulnerable to viruses and infections. Not only the temperature changes during pregnancy. The common cold is also accompanied by sneezing, nasal congestion, coughing and fatigue. High temperature indicates infection with a viral infection, and this is quite dangerous in a short pregnancy.
If the temperature in pregnant women rose one and a half degrees and did not last long, then for the fetus this poses no danger. But be that as it may, everything must be consulted with a doctor. Especially if the temperature rises above 38º and folk remedies such as rubbing, taking a cool shower and drinking plenty of drinks do not help. You can use any medicine to lower the temperature only as prescribed by the doctor who will prescribe the necessary medicine containing paracetamol. But taking aspirin during pregnancy is not recommended.
Do not panic if the temperature has risen greatly during pregnancy, and you should immediately consult a doctor. Sometimes the temperature in pregnant women can rise due to a disease such as angina. The pregnant woman feels severe sore throat during swallowing, and a white coating may appear with small pustules on the back of the larynx. This condition causes a serious viral infection, which is dangerous because not only the temperature affects the fetus, but also the intoxication that develops in the mother's body. In this case, being treated with folk remedies means wasting time in vain, which is so necessary for an urgent decrease in temperature and the removal of toxins from her body. Otherwise, toxins can enter the bloodstream of the child and adversely affect its development and health.
Another reason why you need to see a doctor on time is the high temperature in pregnant women, which lasts a long period and can have a teratogenic effect during the formation of internal organs and systems in a child. In this case, you can’t take risks.
This can affect the cardiovascular and central nervous system of the child. A prolonged increase in temperature in pregnant women can lead to a change in protein and the state of the placenta. And this is the threat of premature birth. Therefore, pregnant women need to know what the basal temperature should be during pregnancy and, with the slightest increase, you need to see a doctor for further observation and treatment.