Is Fever During Pregnancy A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 16 Dec 2015

Question: while being pregnant, at what temperature of fever should you see a doctor.?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
need more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.
Who is the reason of temperature?!
Do you have any other symptoms?

While you have temperature and are pregnant you can use paracetamol.
Try to use much liquids especially water and chicken soups.
Don't worry because having temperature doesn't demage you're baby.

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (2 hours later)

just been cramping which I was told is normal and having long lasting headaches. my temp has gotten to 100.3!

I have read that a temp too high can be extremely unsafe so I'm curious as to if I'm okay or should go to the er.

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explanation is given below...

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again and thanks for trusting to us .

I will try to explain all issue that you have:
First -When was your last menstrual period ?
If you are on the first trimester of your pregnancy and you have only little abdominal cramps without brown vaginal secretion and they are not regular,don't worry.

Second -long lasting headache .
Did you do any blood smear to exclude anemia?!

Third -A fever greater than 101 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius during pregnancy may be serious,if only It could be a sign of infection, which could affect the baby.
And these infection are cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasma, and parvovirus.
These infections are accompanied with rash and joint pain .
If the temperature is consistent and don't low with the use of paracetamol ,better go to ER.

ALL THE BEST

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar