Effects of low-grade fever in late pregnancy on the fetus

In fact, when pregnant women reach the late stage of pregnancy, they have to prepare for delivery at night. They will definitely be the most comfortable after giving birth, because this stage is very uncomfortable. In addition, in addition to the stomach or lower back, the legs begin to feel uncomfortable. It is easy to have a low fever in the late pregnancy because this is the mother's body adjusting itself. It can also be considered to be caused by a cold or inflammation. So how big is the impact of a low fever in the late pregnancy?

What to do if you have a low-grade fever during pregnancy

The body temperature of a pregnant mother will be slightly higher than that of an ordinary person by 0.5℃. When the body temperature rises above 37.5℃, it is necessary to consider whether she has a fever. At this time, fever in pregnant women must be taken into consideration and handled with care. Because pregnancy is a special period, taking medicine when you have a fever will have a great negative effect on yourself and your fetus. If a pregnant woman's fever is not serious, physical cooling can be used.

Does fever during pregnancy affect the fetus?

Generally speaking, when a pregnant woman has a high fever, her heart rate will increase, which will also increase the heart rate of the fetus, causing adverse effects on the fetus. High fever can also stimulate the uterus, causing uterine contractions, leading to premature birth or miscarriage, and may also cause fetal death. Specific analysis and treatment should be based on the specific situation of the pregnant woman, such as cold symptoms, physical condition, gestational age, environment, etc. If a pregnant woman has complications, such as heart disease, emphysema, etc., a cold and fever will make the original condition worse. Family members and medical staff are required to give more care to pregnant women and take treatment measures as soon as possible.

What to do if a pregnant woman has a fever

After all, the physiological characteristics of pregnant women and fetuses are different from those of ordinary people. Therefore, when facing a fever, they should be treated differently. How should we take care of pregnant women when they have a fever to ensure the health of the mother and fetus?

Physical cooling: In addition to finding out the cause of the fever, moderate fever reduction is necessary for pregnant women. Fever often increases the mother's metabolic rate and is accompanied by many uncomfortable symptoms such as headache, loss of appetite, general fatigue, palpitations, and even dehydration, which increase the burden on the pregnant woman's cardiopulmonary function.

Therefore, you should choose moderate fever reduction. Generally speaking, if the pregnant woman's body temperature is not higher than 38.5 degrees Celsius and there are no obvious discomfort symptoms, you can consider using physical methods to help reduce the fever, such as: ice pillow, heat dissipation patch, warm water wiping, such as wiping the body repeatedly with a warm towel, placing ice packs in the armpits, forehead and groin, etc.