What to do if a pregnant woman has a fever

We all know that pregnant women are particularly prone to high fever in the early stages of pregnancy. This phenomenon is because the progesterone in the body will cause changes in the endocrine system and other organs in the body, which may cause endocrine disorders. Therefore, it is normal to have a fever, but generally this situation will get better after three to five days. So what should a pregnant woman do if she has a fever?

1. What to do if a pregnant woman has a fever

If a pregnant woman finds that she has a fever, she should not get excited, stay calm and not be too nervous. Then make a preliminary judgment on whether your physical condition is a low fever or a high fever. If it is a low fever, don't be too nervous. Use some physical cooling methods to help your body temperature return to normal, and drink more warm water to help your body's metabolism. In addition, you can eat some vitamin C or fruits rich in vitamin C and get more rest, and you will recover soon. Another way is, if you find yourself having a high fever, you should immediately take physical cooling methods, seize the time, use a wet towel to apply cold compresses, wipe your body with alcohol. If necessary, you can use some Chinese herbal extracts with the help of a doctor. When using the medicine, make sure it does not affect the baby.

2. Does a fever in pregnant women affect the fetus?

Fever in pregnant women actually has an impact on the fetus. The first three months of pregnancy are a dangerous period. The fetus has not yet developed well. If you accidentally have a fever in the first three months, it can easily lead to fetal malformations. If you have a fever in the following days, the impact will not be that great. The specific situation still depends on whether the fever is well taken care of.

If you are a pregnant woman yourself, or someone around you is an expectant mother. Remember these methods and share them with her. Because expectant mothers must not use medicines indiscriminately like ordinary people, as it may endanger the baby if you are not careful. Everyone should pay attention. But you don’t need to be too anxious. Once you discover the situation, you can seek medical attention in time and the doctor will tell you the correct method.