Temperature during pregnancy

Fever during pregnancy can lead to serious complications related to the health of the woman and her fetus. Deterioration in health can be the cause of hormonal changes in the body of the expectant mother. But don't panic. Let's talk in more detail about the causes of an increase in body temperature during pregnancy and how to deal with this problem.

Temperature during pregnancy - what is the danger

A dangerous temperature for a child starts from 37.8 ° C. If it rises above 38 ° C and lasts for several days, then this already adversely affects the development of the nervous system, brain, fetal limbs. In addition, an increase in temperature can lead to premature delivery in the last months of pregnancy, and in the early stages to miscarriage... Protein synthesis in a woman's body may be disrupted, a malfunction of the cardiovascular system may occur due to intoxication.

When to bring down the temperature during pregnancy

Before lowering the temperature with medication, you need to consult with your doctor and find out the reasons for the deterioration in health. Also, the doctor will tell you which medications can be used during pregnancy and which not. The temperature can be brought down if:

• It reached 38 ° C, and at a later date, it is recommended to take action at 37.5 ° C.
• If folk remedies do not help.
• In cases where the temperature was provoked by angina. The risk of intoxication for the fetus and the expectant mother in this case is very high.
• If the temperature rises, despite the fact that you tried to bring it down without the help of medication.

You should not fight the high temperature on your own. This is dangerous for any healthy person, and even more so during pregnancy. Better to call a doctor or ambulance. Do not refuse hospitalization if you are offered it. At the hospital, you will at least be supervised by experienced professionals. They will always be able to provide you with immediate assistance.

How to bring down the temperature during pregnancy

If the temperature is not critical, then it is best to limit yourself to proven folk methods. They are safer for a pregnant woman.

First of all, drink a lot. But do it carefully, as too much water can lead to swelling. In the first trimester, you do not have to limit yourself, but in the rest of pregnancy you need to be careful. You can drink water, tea with lemon, berry fruit drinks, a weak decoction of chamomile and whatever you want. You can not use carbonated, with artificial colors, coffee drinks.

In addition to drinking plenty of fluids, you can resort to rubdowns, a cool compress on the forehead. Don't wrap yourself up in blankets. This can make the situation worse.

A slight rise in temperature will not harm you or your baby. Therefore, calmly use the above methods.

If the temperature rises and does not respond to your efforts and attempts to bring it down, then it is worth resorting to solving the problem with the help of medications.

You can not take Aspirin and medicines based on acetylsalicylic acid. This substance can lead to miscarriage in the early stages, and in the later stages - to premature birth and a protracted nature of the birth process. In addition, this acid can cause serious disturbances in the development of the fetus.

If there is such a need, then you can take antipyretics based on paracetamol. These include: Panadol, Teilenol, Efferalgan, Paracet. You need to start taking with ½ the dose prescribed according to the instructions. It is necessary to resort to medication lowering the temperature only as a last resort.

Even before taking approved drugs, you need to consult your doctor. First, see your gynecologist. After the examination, if no problems are found in its part, go to the therapist. He will order tests for you. When the results are ready, the doctor will make a conclusion and prescribe the treatment that suits you.

Remember, any virus or infection can have a bad effect on the fetus. The disease must be identified on time. When in a position, be attentive to yourself. Listen to your body. If you feel unwell or have something sick, it is better to play it safe and go to the doctor.