Reduced Temperature During Pregnancy 3rd Trimester

What are normal body temperatures for pregnant women?

In general, normal temperature changes include values ​​within the range of 36-37.4°C. It is important to take into account that in the evening body temperature is often much higher than in the morning. Fluctuations in numerical indicators may also be influenced by the time of year. In the summer, women often suffer from a lack of oxygen and stuffiness, which cannot but affect her overall condition. Taking a hot shower or drinking hot coffee or tea can also cause blood pressure surges.

For early stages of pregnancy, temperature readings in the range of 37.1-37.4 ° C are considered commonplace. Increased subfebrile values ​​in the first trimester are associated with serious changes in the body of the expectant mother. As for the second trimester, not everything is so simple here either. For most women, the temperature returns to its previous values ​​as pregnancy progresses, and some young mothers may observe temperature fluctuations, which, however, should not frighten them.

Reference! A woman’s body temperature depends to a large extent on the physiological characteristics of pregnancy. Minor temperature changes can be caused by a variety of reasons and are not considered pathological conditions.

The most common factor influencing fluctuations in thermometric data is the active production of testosterone, which is responsible for thermoregulation. The temperature may also rise due to weakened immunity in a woman. In this case, she experiences immunosuppression, during which the fetus protects itself from possible rejection.

The true cause of temperature fluctuations and the significance of the deviations can only be determined by an obstetrician-gynecologist. However, the expectant mother should know that multiple increases in temperature to 37.5°C and above may indicate a serious abnormality. In this case, the doctor distinguishes 4 degrees of hyperthermia, where the first degree at 38°C is the least dangerous, and the fourth at 40°C indicates the need for urgent hospitalization of the patient.

Ways to reduce fever in the third trimester of pregnancy

An increase in temperature in the third trimester can cause premature birth. Many pregnant women believe that by this period the child has already developed all the vital organs and systems of the body, so the use of drugs will not become dangerous and will not have a negative effect on the fetus.

However, as experts note, even a runny nose leads to the fact that the fetus lacks oxygen, and it is well known that oxygen starvation causes hypoxia, especially if this continues for a long time. A pregnant woman should not treat a runny nose with vasoconstrictor drops. For example, with the same runny nose, it is better for pregnant women to rinse their nose with saline solutions. They are safer, but no less effective, compared to the well-known nasal drops, which become addictive after long-term use and stop helping.

Drinking plenty of fluids will help bring down the temperature, which is officially considered by all experts to be the safest and most effective remedy for acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections. It is advisable to drink pure boiled water; you can also use water or tea with lemon, rosehip infusion, lingonberry or cranberry juice, but you still need to drink more pure plain water than infusions and fruit drinks.

It is also necessary to drink more water if the cause of the rise in temperature is poisoning.

Cold compresses on the forehead will help bring down the temperature a little.

Rubbing with a vodka solution cannot be used, since the toxicity of alcohol during pregnancy is extremely undesirable, even for external use.

It is better for a woman to wear loose cotton clothes.

At such a late stage as the third trimester, the use of antipyretic drugs should be extremely careful, because most of these drugs have contraindications, which include pregnancy. It is better not to experiment and use such products only strictly as prescribed by a doctor.

Rules for measuring temperature

In order for basal measurements to give the most accurate readings, you must follow some rules:

• stop taking hormonal drugs, sedatives, and even small doses of alcohol;
• The measurement should be carried out rectally, since it is in the anus that temperature readings are clear and reliable;
• It is important to take measurements after a good sleep of at least 5-6 hours;
• Do not move during the manipulation so as not to disturb the value of the indicators;
• It is advisable to record changes daily with the same thermometer, which should be shaken off in the evening and placed next to the bed;
• Rectal measurements are best taken at the same time;
• The duration of the procedure should be about 6 - 10 minutes if a mercury thermometer is selected as the measuring device, and approximately 1 minute if an electronic device is used.

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For your information! In order to clearly see changes in daily measurements, a woman should keep a special notebook in which she must enter all the results of her measurements.

Measurements should always be taken with the body upright and relaxed. If the measurement could not be made in the morning, then the procedure should still be carried out during the day. In this case, you need to take a break from physical stress and bring the nervous system into balance. You should rest for a few minutes to normalize your heart rate.

Do not drink hot drinks before the temperature measurement procedure. After tea or coffee, at least 2 hours should pass.

If the expectant mother plans to measure the temperature in the usual way - in the armpit, then before each procedure this area should be wiped with dry wipes. The thermometer should be held tightly under the armpit, after first freeing the hand and forearm from clothing.

To correctly measure the temperature in your mouth, you need to place the tip of the thermometer under your tongue and close your mouth tightly. In this case, breathing should pass strictly through the nose. The holding time of the thermometer is the same as under the arm (approximately 6 – 10 minutes).

Methods for reducing temperature

Having found out the cause of the elevated body temperature, the doctor will select the optimal treatment regimen. After the body functions are restored, the body temperature will also return to normal. Symptomatic treatment is prescribed only when the temperature exceeds 38.5°C. There is no need to reduce the temperature to this limit. A woman’s body is able to cope with hyperthermia on its own without any serious consequences.

Taking medications during pregnancy is limited due to possible adverse effects on the fetus. When lowering your temperature with medication, you should follow some rules:

1. During pregnancy, drugs based on paracetamol and ibuprofen (NSAIDs) are approved for use. It is forbidden to use aspirin!
2. All medications can only be taken with the consent of a doctor.
3. It is not recommended to drink NSAIDs in the 1st and 3rd trimester.
4. Antipyretic medications should be taken for no more than 3 days.
5. Do not exceed the dosage of the drug.
6. The interval between taking the drug should be at least 4 hours.

If your body temperature does not exceed 39°C and you feel relatively well, you can try non-drug methods:

1. Rubbing the skin with cool water (do not use alcohol!). The evaporation of moisture from the wet surface of the body increases heat transfer and reduces body temperature.
2. Drinking plenty of liquid (plain water, berry fruit drinks, natural juices, compotes, weak tea) removes toxins and relieves symptoms of intoxication.
3. Taking diaphoretic drinks (tea with mint, lemon, raspberries or raspberry jam, milk with honey, etc.).

If your high body temperature does not subside within three days, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Why can there be a low temperature during pregnancy?

When carrying a child, the temperature may drop several times a day. If an increased indicator may not cause concern, then a decrease in thermometric data should not go unnoticed by specialists. Often this phenomenon indicates the development of hypothyroidism. This is a kind of endocrine pathology associated with a small amount of reproduction of thyroid hormones. This condition is indicated by a woman’s constant weakness, apathy, lethargy and swelling.

Low temperature can be caused by the following factors:

• prolonged toxicosis;
• constant stress, overwork or excessive stress;
• anemia;
• glucose deficiency due to poor nutrition;
• disorders of the nervous system;
• weakening of the immune system;
• damage to the body by infections;
• following uncontrolled diets, in which the body is depleted due to a constant feeling of hunger.

Causes of hypothyroidism

Low body temperature during early pregnancy may be associated with hypothyroidism. Its occurrence is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones. Among the main causes of development in pregnant women are the following:

• autoimmune thyroiditis;
• therapy with iodine preparations;
• radiation therapy;
• history of thyroidectomy.

A woman suffering from hypothyroidism and not receiving replacement therapy has a high risk of complications: intrauterine growth retardation, premature placental abruption.

Hypothyroidism is a condition that can have an extremely adverse effect on the development of the fetus.

Thyroid hormones are necessary for the formation of the central nervous system and play an important role in the maturation and functioning of the brain. In the first half of pregnancy, the fetal thyroid gland is inactive, and the adequate course of processes requiring the participation of its hormones occurs only when there is sufficient production of them by the maternal gland or timely drug compensation for thyroid deficiency in the mother. If hypothyroidism is not treated, already in the first weeks of pregnancy, hormone deficiency leads to irreversible consequences for the fetus - intellectual development disorders and other pathological changes.

Causes of low temperature in pregnant women

Doctors warn: during pregnancy, the temperature may rise slightly, but a low one is very dangerous. This symptom quite often indicates a specific pathology. The most common disease of the endocrine system is hypothyroidism. In this case, the pregnant woman:

• Sleepy.
• Weak.
• Tired.

Swelling also increases significantly. The problem should not be left to chance. Contact an endocrinologist immediately if your temperature is below 36 degrees. You may also need to visit a therapist.

Hypothermia is a pathological and rather dangerous condition. It is diagnosed when the temperature of 36 degrees lasts for about two days. Hypothermia can be triggered by a cold, toxicosis, acute respiratory viral infections, a weak immune system, and depletion of the central nervous system.

The following main reasons for low temperature can be identified:

• Anemia. When hemoglobin levels decrease, the temperature drops.
• Malnutrition. As a rule, after a woman eats, her temperature returns to normal.
• Different stresses - physical, mental - negatively affect a woman’s body, so her temperature drops.
• Hypoglycemia leads to low temperatures. The pregnant woman develops severe weakness and begins to feel dizzy. In some situations, nausea, vomiting, and the skin is very pale. This condition occurs in the case of poor nutrition, fasting, and is sometimes the first sign of diabetes.

To find out why your temperature drops, it is important to undergo an examination. The problem can be caused by very dangerous reasons. After determining the cause, the doctor will give recommendations on how to normalize the temperature:

• Eat well.
• Reduce loads.
• Review your daily routine.
• Take vitamins.
• Avoid stress.
• Take iron supplements.

In case of hypoglycemia and thyroid diseases, it is necessary to undergo additional examination by an endocrinologist.

Causes of elevated temperature

So, let's consider the possible reasons for this condition.

Quite often, the reason for the rise in temperature lies in the seasonal incidence of acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections and, which is much more dangerous, influenza, since the consequences and complications after the flu are very dangerous.

Even if the temperature does not break records, but fluctuates within subfebrile values, it would be a good idea to consult with your doctor; a specialist will be able to give some advice.

Also, the reason may be an exacerbation of other diseases, often chronic.

For example, if a pregnant woman has already suffered from acute respiratory viral infection, the temperature may rise again as a result of a secondary infection. For example, an increase in temperature is typical for complications such as bronchitis, sinusitis, etc.

If, in addition to the increase in temperature, you feel general weakness, lethargy and other symptoms, you need to contact a specialist as quickly as possible.

Body temperature can also increase with various infectious diseases, including poisoning caused by various pathogens. In these situations, in addition to an increase in temperature, a pregnant woman may feel general weakness, nausea, and possible vomiting or diarrhea. In these cases, it is necessary to call an ambulance and go to the hospital, where the woman can receive the necessary assistance. Seeing a doctor is mandatory, since vomiting causes loss of fluid and electrolytes, which can have an extremely adverse effect not only on the health of the woman herself, but also the fetus.

It is very important to note that with an ectopic pregnancy, an increase in temperature is also typical, and this, in turn, is dangerous for the life of the pregnant woman. This must be remembered, especially if this symptom is accompanied by abdominal pain.

If the temperature is elevated

If a pregnant woman’s temperature rises above the acceptable levels for pregnancy, i.e., is 37.5°C or higher, then this sign should be considered a deviation indicating the development of a hyperthermic state in the patient. Experts distinguish only 4 degrees of hyperthermia, where the first degree starts at 38°C, and the fourth degree is characterized by an indicator of 40°C. The last stage is incredibly dangerous, not only for the gestation period, but also for the life of the patient herself.

There are many reasons for the temperature to rise during pregnancy, but if it reaches 38 degrees, then the woman needs urgent help. It is very dangerous for a pregnant woman if hyperthermia persists for more than a day. Such a long exposure to elevated temperatures on the body leads to unpleasant consequences:

1. Impaired cardiovascular activity;
2. Functional abnormalities of the placenta;
3. Intraorganic intoxication;
4. The development of intrauterine defects in the fetus such as developmental delay or placental insufficiency;
5. An increase in uterine tone, which is incredibly dangerous for maintaining a pregnancy, as it threatens its termination.

Therefore, hyperthermic conditions require urgent correction to reduce indicators, otherwise the consequences can be very dire.

Temperature during pregnancy in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester

During early pregnancy, there is often a slight increase in body temperature, which may be accompanied by slight malaise, some nasal congestion, and drowsiness. The woman feels like she is about to get sick, but her health does not deteriorate further. All these are the first and sure signs of pregnancy, associated with accelerated metabolism, complex changes in hormonal levels and the production of hormones that support the development of the fetus.

Body temperature in pregnant women

Progesterone is intensively produced in the female body, and it will affect the thermoregulation center of the female and children's brain. Because of this, normal heat transfer decreases, and the temperature during pregnancy in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester increases slightly. After two to three weeks everything usually goes away. This period can sometimes drag on, but there is nothing dangerous about it.

But in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, the main hormonal changes have already ended, so the increase in body temperature has another reason.

During pregnancy, elevated temperature is not always physiological in nature; conditions that are dangerous to the fetus and the pregnant woman may occur. A strong increase in body temperature should not be allowed, as this will increase the temperature of the environment surrounding the child. This can cause tissue damage or lead to the development of defects in the central nervous system. An increase in body temperature to a critical level contributes to premature aging or placental abruption and can cause premature birth. In addition, at high body temperatures, a woman’s blood vessels dilate and her blood pressure drops sharply, which can lead to insufficient blood flow to the placenta.

Causes of elevated temperature

First of all, you need to clearly find out why the temperature increased. This is often associated with seasonal infections - ARVI and influenza. Exacerbation of other diseases, including chronic ones, is possible.

If, in addition to a sharply elevated temperature, there are pain, severe malaise, obvious signs of intoxication, or clear symptoms of any dangerous diseases, you should immediately consult a doctor. It should be noted that when an ectopic pregnancy occurs, the body temperature can also increase, and this is very dangerous not only for the health, but also for the life of the woman.

If the thermometer readings have exceeded 380C, it’s time to take appropriate measures.

How to reduce a pregnant woman's temperature?

You should not bring the temperature below 380C with medications. The body has begun to fight the infection, cells are formed in the blood that suppress pathogens, which caused such a temperature reaction. You need to drink more warm liquid - a decoction of dried fruits, compote, weak tea. To work up a sweat, you can drink raspberry tea. When a person sweats, the body temperature decreases. Just don't wrap yourself up too much! If you have chills, you should not undress, as the temperature during pregnancy will become higher in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester.

Of the medications, only paracetamol or a drug with this active ingredient is allowed. Paracetamol is effective, but it must be taken according to indications. In the first trimester, you should be especially careful with medications.

In the second trimester, when the mother’s temperature rises, the placenta already protects the child from negative external influences. Towards the end of pregnancy, the placenta is no longer so reliable, because by the third trimester it begins to age - to wear out.

Actually, the fever itself during pregnancy is not so terrible; the disease itself, which caused such an immune reaction, brings much greater negative consequences for the body of the expectant mother and child.

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• Respiratory infections (bacterial and viral)
• Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy;
• Acute appendicitis.

All pregnant expectant mothers should remember: whatever the cause, hyperthermia is ALWAYS a reason to consult with your doctor.

Of the conditions and diseases listed above, 3 groups can be distinguished:

2. Conditions that can be treated at home after consulting a doctor.

3. Diseases requiring emergency medical care.

Physiological norm

Hyperthermia in pregnant women

After ovulation of the egg, a corpus luteum forms in its place. It secretes a special hormone - progesterone. If fertilization does not occur, then by the end of the menstrual cycle the functions of the corpus luteum fade away and it dissolves. If fertilization occurs, the secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum continues until the 10-11th week of pregnancy, when the formed placenta takes over this function. One of the biological effects of progesterone is its effect on the thermoregulatory center. Elevated progesterone levels lead to physiological hyperthermia - a normal state of a pregnant woman in the first trimester. In this case, body temperature can fluctuate at 37.0 degrees. WITH?. But it never rises above 37.5 C?.

Conditions that can be treated at home after consulting a doctor

Acute respiratory diseases.

The embryo is half foreign to the mother's body, since it contains the genes of both parents. Therefore, in order for pregnancy to continue and rejection not to occur, the body suppresses the activity of the immune system. This protects the fetus, but leaves the pregnant woman defenseless against viruses and bacteria. Most often, the culprits of the disease are pathogens of acute respiratory infections of the respiratory tract. Pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis are frequent companions of pregnancy. The main symptoms of acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections include: hyperthermia, pain and redness in the throat, sneezing, nasal congestion and discharge, cough. After consulting a doctor and prescribing appropriate medications, it is possible to continue treatment at home.

Diseases requiring emergency medical care

Pyelonephritis in pregnant women

Gestational pyelonephritis is an infectious bacterial kidney disease that first developed during pregnancy. The growth of the uterus and its compression of neighboring organs, the restructuring of hormonal levels and the immune system are predisposing factors to the development of the disease. Pyelonephritis in pregnant women develops when there is a focus of chronic infection in the body - carious teeth, inflammation of the tonsils, purulent diseases of the soft tissues (furunculosis). Microorganisms from the source of inflammation penetrate the kidneys through the blood and lymph, causing inflammatory reactions. Gestational pyelonephritis most often develops at 22-28 weeks of pregnancy. The main complaints are lower back pain, fever, and difficulty urinating.

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

Since the bottom of the growing uterus in the third trimester rises more and more towards the hypochondrium, ideal conditions arise for the development of congestion in the biliary tract. Symptoms of the disease are characterized by low-grade fever (up to 37.5 C?), persistent skin itching, and may be accompanied by mild or moderate jaundice.

Acute appendicitis

During pregnancy, conditions are created for the development of acute appendicitis. Under the influence of progesterone, intestinal tone and motility decrease, and constipation appears. The contents stagnate in the lower parts of the gastrointestinal tract, creating conditions for the development of pathogenic microflora. As the uterus grows, the position of the sections of the large intestine changes. The disease begins suddenly with pain in the epigastrium (under the stomach), which then moves to the right iliac region, nausea, vomiting, and fever are possible.

If a woman experiences at least some of the symptoms listed above, she should urgently contact a specialist. Self-medication in these cases is unacceptable.

To lower or not to lower the temperature

When the doctor has made a diagnosis, prescribed the necessary treatment, and the condition of the pregnant woman and the fetus does not pose a threat, then you can complete your treatment at home. Many expectant mothers are concerned about the question of how to reduce the use of chemicals. Is it possible to replace pharmacology with natural remedies, or maybe just endure it and rest. If in relation to etiotropic therapy (treatment aimed at the causative agent of the disease) it is impossible to make changes on your own or completely refuse, then you can try replacing medications for fever with more “natural” ones.

Not every temperature needs to be lowered. Although it is generally considered to be one of the components of the disease, in fact, temperature is the body’s assistant in the fight against infection. Doctors have a saying: temperature is the best medicine. Hyperthermia up to 38 C? is a natural activator of the immune system, stimulates the proliferation of protective cells, increases the synthesis of antiviral interferon proteins. By depriving the body of high temperature, a person gives a chance to the disease.

Obstetrician-gynecologists have general principles for the management of pregnant women with hyperthermia:

• in women without concomitant pathology in the first and second trimesters, the temperature is up to 38.0 C? no need to reduce;
• for pregnant women in the third trimester, it is better not to allow the temperature to rise to 38 C, so as not to overload the heart and blood vessels;
• For pregnant women with chronic diseases of the cardiovascular, endocrine systems, kidneys, and with manifestations of gestosis, the temperature is reduced starting from 37.5 C?, so as not to provoke exacerbations.

Non-drug methods of dealing with fever

At home, it is preferable to start fighting the temperature with non-drug remedies. Since these methods, unlike medications, do not cause a quick effect, they can be used without waiting for the maximum permissible level of hyperthermia. These include: methods for enhancing heat transfer (physical methods) and medicinal herbs (“traditional medicine”).

Physical methods of reducing temperature during pregnancy

Physical methods are based on increasing heat transfer from the patient. In order to use them correctly, it is necessary to be able to distinguish between “red” and “white” hyperthermia.

“Red hyperthermia” is a state of elevated temperature in which the blood vessels are in a dilated state. The skin becomes hot, moist, and richly pink. To reduce the temperature, you can use lightweight clothing, airing the room (without drafts), a cold compress on the forehead, large joints (in the bend of the elbows, in the popliteal fossae), wiping the body with water at room temperature. Do not use too cold water for compresses or rubdowns, as this will lead to spasm of skin blood vessels. It is better not to use water-acetic, and even more so water-alcohol rubdowns, which are popular among the older generation, since the active substances are absorbed through the skin and can lead to negative consequences. Be sure to drink plenty of cool (not cold!) drinks: sour fruit drinks (cranberry, lingonberry), dried fruit compotes, weak tea with lemon. The menu should consist of light foods without saturated fats and large amounts of carbohydrates.

“White hyperthermia” is an increase in temperature accompanied by spasm of blood vessels. Characterized by chills, pale, cold hands and feet. In this case, physical cooling methods cannot be used! Treatment consists of hot drinks (tea with raspberries, honey, milk), warming the body and limbs (woolen socks, wrapping yourself in a blanket, etc.).

The use of medicinal herbs in the treatment of fever during pregnancy

Many plants used in folk medicine have antipyretic properties. Decoctions and teas made from them can be used to combat hyperthermia.

However, there are herbs that should not be used during pregnancy due to the possibility of adverse effects on the fetus. These include: coltsfoot, oregano, St. John's wort, calendula, sage, fireweed.

The following are considered permitted: chamomile, linden flowers, strawberry leaves, raspberry leaves and fruits.

Examples of herbal remedies with antipyretic effects:

• Wild strawberry decoction - pour 2 tablespoons of wild strawberry leaves and flowers into 1 liter of boiling water, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, remove from heat, cover tightly, leave for 1 hour. Take 1 glass after each meal. Honey can be added to improve the taste.
• Mix equal parts of raspberry fruits, burdock root, linden flowers, take 2 tbsp for 1 cup of boiling water. collection, heat in a water bath for 10-15 minutes, remove from heat, cool, strain through a strainer, add boiled water to the original volume. Divide into equal parts and drink throughout the day after meals;
• Equal parts of thyme, linden flowers and chamomile. Brew 1 teaspoon of the collection in 1 glass of boiling water, like tea. Strain. Take several times a day, regardless of meals;
• Linden tea - take 1 teaspoon of linden blossom per 1 glass of water. Place the flowers in a glass jar, thermos, add hot water (95 C?), close tightly, wrap, leave for 20 minutes. Drink as tea.

Pharmacological drugs to combat fever during pregnancy

If, despite all efforts, the temperature continues to rise or remains at a critical level without decreasing, then it is time to turn to official medicine. The best way out is to take the antipyretic drug prescribed by your doctor. In other cases, the following recommendations should be used:

• Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prohibited for use in pregnant women as an antipyretic at any time;

• Dosage forms of ibuprofen (nurofen) are absolutely contraindicated in the third trimester, in the first and second trimesters only in extreme cases, when the benefit to the mother outweighs the harm to the fetus;

• The only approved drug for fever during pregnancy is paracetamol (Panadol, Calpol and others)

Paracetamol is taken 1 tablet 3 times a day (every 8 hours) after meals. Please note: it cannot be taken without a doctor’s prescription for more than 3 days.

We hope our recommendations will help you cope with high fever during pregnancy in a timely and effective manner.

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Causes

You can find out whether there is cause for concern when body temperature decreases during pregnancy after analyzing the main factors in the development of this condition.

Whether this situation should be taken seriously or whether it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor - it all depends on the reasons. So, low temperature during pregnancy can be the result of:

• Normal changes.
• Early toxicosis.
• Arterial hypotension.
• Endocrine pathology.
• Infectious diseases.
• General exhaustion of the body.
• Poisoning with certain substances.

When body temperature differs from the generally accepted norm - 36.6 degrees - this can cause natural concerns about health. However, it should be said that they are not always justified. Regulation of the thermal regime plays an important role in maintaining a constant balance of metabolic processes.

The temperature reaction largely depends on the individual characteristics of the body and, of course, changes under the influence of various external or internal factors, not all of which have a harmful effect.

In order not to worry in vain, you should exclude the influence of pathological factors on body temperature.

When should you lower your temperature during pregnancy?

1. If the temperature rises sharply, the woman feels unwell.

2. When an increase in temperature is caused by a sore throat or other dangerous infectious disease.

3. At temperatures higher than 38 degrees.

Before lowering your body temperature, you need to find out the reason for the increase; in this situation, you need to consult your doctor. If the infectious disease is sluggish, the woman does not find out about the disease in time, this leads to a complication that ends in miscarriage.

After you have found out exactly why your body temperature has increased, you need to try to bring it back to normal; antipyretic drugs are used in extreme cases; it is better to give preference to folk remedies.

To do this, you need to drink as much as possible, if the body temperature is elevated, the body suffers from dehydration, it is recommended to drink tea with linden, raspberry branches, green tea with the addition of lemon helps well. Also prepare compote, fruit juice, for this use cherries, raspberries, cherries, cranberries, currants. It is recommended to drink milk with the addition of honey and butter.

All the drinks described above will help get rid of fever, strengthen the body, and relieve inflammation. You should not consume them if you have an allergic reaction to the fruits, then you need to drink tea with a slice of lemon.

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If you have a fever, you need to drink at least two liters of warm drink per day. If you are concerned about swelling of the limbs during pregnancy, you need to consult with your doctor about how much fluid you can drink per day.

Reasons for rising temperature

Uncontrolled use of any medications is strictly prohibited

Unfortunately, quite often during pregnancy mothers have to deal with a variety of viral infections and other pathologies accompanied by hyperthermia. These include sore throat, flu, viral enterocolitis, etc. Such infections are especially dangerous in the first weeks of pregnancy; in the last trimester they are less dangerous, but can still provoke premature delivery or infection of the baby. Colds are also rarely avoided by anyone, because immune strength is noticeably reduced during pregnancy.

Exacerbations of existing systemic pathologies can also cause an increase in temperature in the later stages, which can also affect the baby and mother extremely negatively. Usually, on average, every person catches a cold at least once a year, and during an epidemic, about 60-75% of the population usually gets sick. Pregnant women are especially at risk of contracting ARVI due to weakened immunity. But you shouldn’t panic when cold symptoms appear and immediately grab pills, because pregnant women are not allowed to take most medications.

How to protect yourself and your baby?

• Naturally, as my mother taught: “wash your hands when you come from the street and when you sit down at the table.” This is the first rule, the second is to eat right, the third is to avoid crowds of large numbers of people, especially during an epidemic. But being outdoors is a must!

• Rinse your nose. Or before going outside, smear your nose with oxolinic ointment. Or you can also drip aloe into your nose.

• Strict no coffee! Coffee is very harmful for pregnant women; it is better to replace it with green tea.

• Take vitamins (as agreed with your doctor).

• You can eat garlic, but if you don’t want to, you can cut it and put it in different corners of the house in the rooms, there will be no smell, then it will begin to release phytoncides into the air (almost the same as eating garlic).

• Dress appropriately for the weather.

• Ventilate the room 2-3 times a day.

• Naturally, healthy lifestyle. Drink rose hip tea, as rose hips contain a huge amount of vitamins.

• Products that contain vitamin C are sauerkraut, peppers, cranberries, lemon.

• Constantly drink juices, only fresh and natural ones, as they contain phytocytes, this will strengthen your immunity.

• Do exercise as this leads to good blood circulation.

• You can wear a special pendant around your neck, into which you can add aromatic oils against colds.

By following all of these rules, you will not get sick during all three trimesters! Be healthy!

The good health of the mother during the period of bearing a child is important, since the course of pregnancy and the condition of the child depend on this. During the first trimester, some women experience both an increase in body temperature and a decrease in body temperature, both of these conditions are a reason to consult a doctor.

Variants of norm and pathology

In order to determine whether and to what extent an increase in temperature is dangerous, it is necessary to understand that pregnancy itself entails various changes in a woman’s body.

As a result of long scientific studies, scientists have proven that a temperature of 37 during pregnancy is most often the norm for a pregnant woman. However, we draw your attention to exactly 37, and not much more.

A temperature of 37 is especially common in the first trimester and, to a certain extent, is one of the signs of pregnancy itself. In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, you need to be careful about your health, since infectious or inflammatory processes can harm the baby.

Experts say that the temperature graph can change depending on the different conditions of the pregnant woman’s body. Therefore, only the attending physician should draw a conclusion about how physiological such indicators are for a particular woman. Without such consultation with a specialist, you cannot draw conclusions on your own.