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What Causes Chills And Rigors During Pregnancy?

Hi i am 39 weeks pregnant and last night i had chills and shaking i wore lots of clothes but i felt cold when i get up for bathroom now i am worried because i fell my baby move less than usual from this morning could you please tell me why that happen ?
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
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Hi there,
Welcome to HCM,

At 39 weeks you are almost full term. You need to get checked by an obstetrician immediately for these chils and the decreased fetal movement.

Any fever or infection at this stage cannot be taken lightly and needs to be evaluated.

You need to measure your temperature 4 hourly. Also do you have any complains loss of fluid, or breaking of membranes?

It is a possibility that you have ruptured your membranes and are going into labour. But if you have chills and decreased fetal movement, any womb infection called chorioamnionitis needs to be ruled out.

Also you need to get a ultrasound and fetal heart tracing done to check for fetal well being.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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What Causes Chills And Rigors During Pregnancy?

Hi there, Welcome to HCM, At 39 weeks you are almost full term. You need to get checked by an obstetrician immediately for these chils and the decreased fetal movement. Any fever or infection at this stage cannot be taken lightly and needs to be evaluated. You need to measure your temperature 4 hourly. Also do you have any complains loss of fluid, or breaking of membranes? It is a possibility that you have ruptured your membranes and are going into labour. But if you have chills and decreased fetal movement, any womb infection called chorioamnionitis needs to be ruled out. Also you need to get a ultrasound and fetal heart tracing done to check for fetal well being. Hope this helps. Regards.