Fever in late pregnancy

The physical health of pregnant women has always been very important because during pregnancy, the fetus will grow inside the pregnant woman's body for ten months. During this period, the pregnant woman's body will change from the early stages of pregnancy, and she may experience symptoms such as nausea, confusion, and vomiting. However, in the late pregnancy, the changes vary from person to person. However, we should also always pay attention to the physical changes of pregnant women. So what is the cause of fever in the late pregnancy?

Symptoms of a fever

Generally speaking, when a person has a fever, his body temperature will be higher than normal. Although normal body temperature fluctuates, there is a range. If it is higher than this range, it is a symptom of fever. When you have a fever, in addition to a high body temperature, you may also experience dizziness, loss of appetite, and some people may even feel cold and shiver.

What to do if a pregnant woman has a fever

Pregnant women are in a special period, and all aspects of their body functions are special. If symptoms of fever appear at this time, it will be quite troublesome. Because of the fear of affecting the baby's development, pregnant women often don't know what to do. Here are some suggestions.

1. Find the cause of fever and enhance body resistance.

Generally speaking, fever is caused by inflammation caused by colds or viral fevers. On the other hand, you must pay attention to rest and nutritional supplements. When you have a fever, your body's resistance is relatively poor, and you will have symptoms of dizziness and fatigue. At this time, you should pay more attention to rest, replenish nutrition, and enhance your body's resistance to disease.

2. Pay attention to using physical cooling methods.

When a pregnant woman has a fever, it is necessary to take appropriate antipyretic measures. Because fever can affect the health of the mother and fetus, physical cooling methods that are harmless to the human body should be used to reduce the temperature moderately. Generally, you can take a warm shower, or wipe your body with a warm towel to take away the temperature from the body surface, apply a fever-reducing patch, or use an ice pack for ice compresses, etc.

3. Go to hospital for treatment.

If the fever is too high or persists, you should go to the hospital in time to check the cause of the fever, rule out other complications, and receive reasonable treatment under the guidance of a doctor to find out the cause and prescribe the right medicine. Never think that fever is a minor matter and not go to the hospital for examination. This may sometimes harm the health of the fetus.

4. Avoid taking medicine without permission.

When a pregnant woman has a fever, she should not take medicine to reduce the fever without the guidance of a doctor. This is mainly because drugs cannot be used casually during pregnancy, as some drugs will affect the healthy development of the fetus. Another reason is that after having a fever, if the cause is not found, simply wanting to reduce the fever is not a scientific method of reducing fever. The pathogen of the fever should be found first, and then scientific medication should be used.