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Will Fever During Pregnancy Affect The Fetus?

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Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2015
Question: hi doctor my wife is in 20th week of preganacy.she had a fever in the range 102 f fever.my question is this fever affect my baby
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It may affect your baby.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Congratulations on her pregnancy!
Yes,high grade fever may affect your baby but you can control fever by giving her antipyretic medication.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards
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Will Fever During Pregnancy Affect The Fetus?

Brief Answer: It may affect your baby. Detailed Answer: Hello Sir, Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Congratulations on her pregnancy! Yes,high grade fever may affect your baby but you can control fever by giving her antipyretic medication. Hope found useful, feel free to ask more questions. Good luck. Regards