Fever in pregnancy: what to do, when to worry, risks
Introduction
Fever during pregnancy is an event that worries expectant mothers a lot. If you recognize yourself in this situation, the article on this page is for you!
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When can we talk about fever during pregnancy?
When you are expecting a baby , you must expect a physiological increase in body temperature.
The cause? Increased progesterone levels.
What matters is that the temperature increase remains within 37.5°C.
If you reach or exceed this threshold and develop other symptoms, such as a stuffy nose and sore throat, you should contact your doctor promptly.
In fact, fever during pregnancy should never be managed with a do-it-yourself approach.
What are the risks of fever during pregnancy?
When fever occurs during pregnancy and the mother's body temperature exceeds 38°C , it is essential to find the cause immediately.
In fact, the underlying cause may be bacterial or viral infections that can potentially cause damage of varying degrees to the child.
It is essential to remember that, very often, feverish temperature increases are symptoms of urinary tract infections .
Frequent during pregnancy, they can also involve the amniotic sac and lead to premature rupture of the membranes, with the risk of giving birth even well before the end of the pregnancy.