Fever in pregnancy It is usually a matter of concern for the pregnant woman because of the fear that it could cause some harm to the unborn baby, especially in the first months of pregnancy.
As you well know, the increase in body temperature is a defense mechanism of the organism, which starts a process to fight viruses and bacteria.
It is possible that during pregnancy, especially in seasonal changes or due to a weakness in their defenses, the pregnant woman suffers from an episode of flu, a cold or a cold.
High fever (more than 39 degrees) does not affect the development of the baby, it has been ruled out that even in the first trimester of pregnancy it causes malformations or is related to spontaneous abortion, but what can affect it is the cause that causes this increase Of temperature.
Therefore, it is important to be alert to some symptoms to rule out that the fever is the product of some complication in pregnancy.
Fever in pregnancy: warning signs
- Very high fever (over 39 degrees)
- Frequent vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Painful urination (could be a sign of a urine infection)
- Vaginal bleeding
- Loss of amniotic fluid
- Intense headache
- Loss of vaginal fluid
- Abdominal pain or uterine contractions
Before any of these symptoms, the pregnant woman you should go to the doctor urgently. If there is no clear reason to cause them, it could be a sign of serious diseases such as some type of infection or preeclampsia.
How to treat fever in pregnancy
In any other situation we resort to an antithermal to lower fever, but during pregnancy we try to avoid the intake of medications for fear that they could be harmful to the fetus.
He paracetamol It is the medicine considered as safest to treat fever in pregnancy, always under medical prescription.
Although some studies have linked frequent intake of paracetamol with an increased risk of asthma in childhood, at recommended doses, has no harmful effects So it is not contraindicated during pregnancy.
Natural methods to lower fever
There's also alternative methods to drugs to lower body fever, such as:
- Remove excess clothing
- Take a warm shower (one degree lower than body temperature)
- Drink lots of water and liquids; it is important to stay hydrated
- Take foods rich in vitamin C (fruit juices), infusions, broths,
- Finally, rest and rest
If, despite implementing these remedies, the fever persists, it is necessary to see a doctor.
Most of the time it is not usually more serious, it is usually caused by a seasonal flu or an imbalance of the immune system, however you should not neglect the fever in pregnancy as a complex infectious process, can seriously compromise the fetus.
