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What body temperature should be in early pregnancy
What body temperature is considered normal in early pregnancy is a question often dictated by well-founded fears. A fever in an expectant mother can provoke a miscarriage, so she certainly needs to know when and how to bring down the temperature.
Why is the body temperature increased during early pregnancy?
A body temperature of 36,6 ° C is considered normal only conditionally. In fact, the axillary, or axillary, measurement in a healthy person varies between 35,2 ° C and 37,2 ° C. In the first trimester of pregnancy, the temperature in women may be even higher. This is due to the increased production of progesterone, a hormone that helps carry the fetus.
Normal body temperature during early pregnancy – up to 37,4 degrees
A pregnant woman should be alerted to a temperature above 37,4 ° C, which lasts for several days. Along with fever, the following may indicate a deviation from the norm:
- pain in the lower abdomen, lower back;
- pallor of the skin;
- bloody vaginal discharge;
- dizziness, weakness;
- runny nose, cough, sore throat;
- painful urination;
- frequent vomiting and abdominal cramps;
- loose stools;
- skin rashes, itching.
Obstetrician-gynecologist of the Maternity Hospital No. 4 at the City Clinical Hospital named after V.V. Vinogradov
“Pregnancy is an important stage in a woman’s life. Not only the way of life is changing, but also the well-being of the expectant mother. One of the changes that is possible is an increase in body temperature. It is important to understand that the temperature of 36,6 ° C is taken as a standard very conditionally. In fact, these readings can vary between 35,2 ° C and 37,2 ° C. In the first trimester, a woman actively produces progesterone, a hormone that helps to bear a fetus. Therefore, many women report an increase in body temperature up to 37 ° C, which is the norm. If a pregnant woman has a temperature above 37,4 ° C for several days, then you should consult a doctor. “
A temperature above normal during pregnancy is a sign of ARVI, flu, or an inflammatory process
Since immunity is reduced during pregnancy, a woman can easily catch ARVI or flu. The temperature for colds often rises to 38-40 ° C.
A frequent companion of pregnant women is cystitis. With inflammation of the bladder, the thermometer usually reads 37,5-38 ° C. Pain when urinating can also indicate another disease common in pregnant women – kidney inflammation. With pyelonephritis, the temperature rises to 39-40 ° C.
What if the temperature is high?
High body temperature in early pregnancy leads to fetal malformations
Both the disease itself and the accompanying fever harm the fetus. In the early stages of pregnancy, when the basic systems of the child’s body are laid, a high temperature can cause malformations. In the second and third trimester, fever impairs blood supply to the placenta and increases uterine contractility.
Avoid crowded places during a flu epidemic. Before going outside, lubricate the nasal passages with viferon or oxalic ointment.
An elevated temperature that is observed for more than three days is a reason to see a doctor
If the thermometer is 38 ° C or higher, take an antipyretic. Pregnant women are allowed to drink paracetamol, observing the dosage and time intervals between doses indicated in the instructions. Abundant drinking lowers the temperature: linden, raspberry, green tea, cranberry juice.
It is undesirable for pregnant women to relieve fever with vinegar and alcohol rubdowns.
So, at the beginning of pregnancy, a woman’s body temperature reaches 37,4 ° C. If the thermometer shows more, you need to see a doctor.