Painful conditions in the human body are often reflected in temperature readings. Inflammatory processes, the fight against viruses, hormonal surges change the body temperature. Fluctuations in indicators towards growth are associated with the reproductive system of women.

Any woman before menopause is a potential mom. Everything is arranged so that fertilization occurs during ovulation, and the work of all systems is aimed at creating better conditions for a small embryo.

Temperature and pregnancy - the connection is obvious

Nature has foreseen that the fertilized egg is fixed to the wall of the uterus and its development continues successfully. One of necessary conditions for this process - an increase in the woman's body temperature. Progesterone is responsible for the retention of the fetus and affects heat exchange, maintains a stable temperature within 37 ° and slightly higher for better vital functions of the embryo. Therefore, this temperature, before the onset of the expected period, may indicate the onset of pregnancy.

With the development of the embryo, an increased body temperature is noticed in most women. This is due to the restructuring of the body, where serious metamorphoses with hormones take place. All systems begin to work out a cycle set by nature. Everything changes - the emotional background, hormonal, and with them the heat exchange reactions undergo serious changes.

Not for all women, an increased body temperature in the first weeks of pregnancy is noticeable, not everyone checks the temperature, and can not even say whether there was an increase and what indicators are characteristic of it.

Sometimes women observe an increase in t⁰ to 37 - 37.5⁰, but do not feel in this regard unpleasant sensations... This stage is asymptomatic in strong, physically healthy, emotionally stable women.

There are exceptions, for some women in the first weeks of pregnancy, the body issues the following pas de deux:

• the intestines are very relaxed for no reason;
• nasal congestion and signs of a cold appeared for no reason;
• the temperature changes, increasing to 37⁰;
• unstable nervous system women arrange bright concert numbers for close relatives, free, but very emotional.

A modern young expectant mother, if she has competently approached motherhood, knows roughly when fertilization could occur and what news to expect. Measurement of body temperature during such a period is natural. She will not wait for prompts, and she will regularly monitor the temperature herself. Daily notes with temperature readings will help to orient the gynecologist correctly.

If the temperature stays at around 37⁰ for several days during the period of expected conception, the girl will assume the beginning of pregnancy. Other persistent first signs, even before the expected cycle delay, will prompt that she was not mistaken. Elevated temperature the body can hold on until delivery.

Fever is pregnancy?

Temperature changes a few days before menstruation are signs of successful fertilization and subsequent fixation on the walls of the uterus. So it works out in female body in the first weeks of conception, the hormone is progesterone. Normally, the female body does not feel the temperature, does not notice what is happening if measurements are not taken.

It is very important to measure the temperature during this period at the same time of the day. The daily routine will not take long. Then the first signs of pregnancy will be recorded in the schedule and health monitoring future mother will become mandatory.

Fever and slight discomfort often indicate:

• a cold;
• viral infection;
• inflammation.

But symptoms very similar to a cold are sometimes false in the first weeks of conception. Above normal t⁰ can be a symptom of illness, or indicate signs of pregnancy.

Temperature 37 - the first signs of pregnancy

The temperature for 10 days is kept at 37 degrees, and at the same time there are no other signs of a cold - it is likely that this is pregnancy.

A young woman kept a basal temperature chart to control ovulation and expected a miracle, she would feel the moment of conception immediately. If 4 days before the expected menstrual days, BT is kept at around 37⁰ for about 3-4 days, it can be considered that fertilization has taken place, and the entry into the first trimester of pregnancy has occurred.

Was it all on its own? Check and compare other early motherhood messengers. If the following symptoms become noticeable:

• swelling of the breast;
• nausea or severe vomiting;
• a strong reaction to strong odors and aromas;
• drowsiness, fatigue;
• emotional outbursts.

Most likely, fertilization was successful. When the behavior of girls resembles a hysterical woman in the worst period and such passions are played out from scratch that a woman sometimes does not recognize herself, this is also a sign of pregnancy. These things are done by hormones, you need to remember this and try to restrain yourself.

The girls did not find any primary signs, and t ⁰ stays at 37, wait for menstruation. They'll make it all clear.

If the temperature indicators for a certain period of time are observed above 37.5⁰ and at the same time the woman feels:

• chills;
• malaise;
• nasal congestion;
• signs of ARVI.

A woman has an assumption about the beginning of motherhood, during this period she should quickly remove all symptoms of a cold or viral infection.

You can only use products that will not harm the fetus:

• plentiful warm drink (cranberry, lingonberry fruit drinks);
• raspberry jam - a natural analogue of aspirin;
• honey if there are no allergic symptoms;
• foods rich in vitamin C.

This will help cope with colds. Warm tea with lemon, lemon balm, manarda will remove antioxidants and remove infection.

Do not use strong medicines for colds and viruses if you suspect that your condition coincided with conception. The first signs of the disease should be extinguished according to the doctor's instructions.

Seek advice, advise what can be used for treatment if the disease is prolonged, and your suspicions remain valid.

Perhaps all of the listed symptoms are false, and sneezing, a stuffy nose are additional confirmation of an interesting position. Reorganization in the body can play such a joke (performance).

In order to prevent the development of a serious illness, a sign of which may also be an increased t⁰ and a delay in menstruation, go to the hospital for a specialist. You cannot risk your health.

And if the body temperature is low

It also happens that t⁰ on the thermometer does not cross the threshold of the norm.

A decrease in body temperature can be an indicator of deviations in a woman's health. A harbinger of anemia, for example. And if this happens against the background of pregnancy? Consultation is a must! Urgently to the doctors.

If for a woman a low body temperature is the norm of her entire conscious life, and at the same time no serious diseases have been identified, during the planning period for motherhood, you should contact a gynecologist in advance. A thorough diagnosis is essential. This could be a sign of poor health - perhaps incompatible with bearing a fetus.

It is possible that these individual indicators for a woman will be recognized as the norm. Then there is nothing to worry about - the restructuring of all systems of the female body with pregnancy will make adjustments, and in the future the heat exchange regime will stop at the rate of 36.5⁰.

If the first signs of pregnancy appear abruptly, the woman perceives it as a disaster, it is necessary to consult a psychologist, drink soothing teas with mint, for example. Prepared for her interesting position, a woman will only rejoice at the long-awaited miracle, listen to the body, and without hysterics will accept changes in her body. Including the high temperature will not scare her.

When pregnancy occurs, a woman, in addition to her own health, begins to worry about the development of the baby. Any deviations from established norms become a reason for worry. Consider the increase in the temperature indicators of the body of the expectant mother, the causes of this condition and its consequences.

A temperature of 37.5 during pregnancy can occur for the following reasons:

• endocrine pathologies such as thyroid disease;
• infectious diseases and inflammatory processes;
• hormonal imbalance;
• blood diseases, in particular, anemia - a condition in which hemoglobin counts decrease;
• autoimmune processes. In this case, the immune system affects the body's own tissues;
• nervous tension;
• allergic reactions.

With the onset of pregnancy, cardinal changes begin in the female body. In particular, the production of the hormonal substance progesterone increases. As a result, the heat transfer process slows down, which leads to an increase in temperature indicators. During the first and second trimester metabolic processes occur at a faster rate, which increases the amount of energy. Temperature 37 during pregnancy early dates is natural and normal.
A normal temperature level can be traced if the generation of heat and the removal of its excess are in equilibrium. A stable temperature is provided by the thermoregulatory center located in the hypothalamus. If the temperature rises to 37.5 ° C, you should consult a doctor, as this may indicate the presence of an infection.
During this period, the immunity of the expectant mother decreases. This prevents the rejection of the fetus, but at the same time makes the woman more vulnerable to infections and viruses. If the temperature indicator does not exceed 37.5 ° C and there are no symptoms characteristic of a viral disease, you should not worry. Most likely there is a physiological increase.

A temperature of 37.2 during pregnancy occurs due to overheating. This can happen as a result of being in a stuffy room. To normalize the condition, you need to go out into the fresh air. A rise in temperature may be evidence of an ectopic pregnancy. In this case, the woman feels dizziness, nausea, and a breakdown.

Susceptibility to infectious diseases

Since the period of pregnancy, the protective function of the immune system decreases, the woman is more susceptible to the effects of infectious diseases. They can be recognized by the presence of the following signs:

• general weakness;
• chills;
• lack of appetite;

These manifestations can be accompanied by such complications as otitis media, pneumonia, laryngotracheitis, sinusitis. In the presence of complications, the treatment period increases, and antibiotic therapy is also required. If a viral infection has entered the body of the expectant mother before 12 weeks of pregnancy, this can lead to adverse consequences for the fetus. Often this becomes the cause of intrauterine infection, oxygen starvation, miscarriage, developmental pathology.
Infectious and inflammatory diseases, the presence of which is the cause of an increase in temperature during gestation, also includes pyelonephritis, a pathology that affects the kidneys. Particular vigilance should be shown to women who have encountered this disease before conception. During pregnancy, the uterus compresses the ureters, and progesterone has a relaxing effect on the urinary tract. As a result, the outflow of urine becomes difficult. Symptoms of pyelonephritis are a sharp increase in body temperature, chills, headache, a feeling of weakness in the body, pain when urinating, the presence of blood in the urine.

Consequences of high temperature

Any type of infection is dangerous to the fetus. The consequences are determined by the gestational age:

1. If a woman falls ill within 1-3 weeks after fertilization, then with a high percentage of probability it can be argued that the pregnancy will be terminated or the embryo will stop developing.
2. In the first trimester, the formation of the main systems and organs of the fetus takes place. If during this period he is susceptible to an infectious disease, then this will lead to a congenital anomaly.
3. By 12-14 weeks, the placenta completes formation. One of its functions is to protect the child, and a woman's fever does not entail such severe consequences as during the first trimester. This does not mean that the placenta will prevent any negative impact infection, but it will minimize it as much as possible.
4. The risk of high fever increases again after 30 weeks. But now it is not due to deviations in the development of the child, but the likelihood of placental abruption and premature birth.
5. Temperature at 37 weeks of gestation requires close medical supervision. Placenta on last stages carrying a fetus to some extent loses its protective ability and can no longer fully cope with its function. Inflammation of the kidneys can cause the fetus to form abnormally. The recurrence of this disease when carrying a baby contributes to the penetration of infection, which leads to placental insufficiency. In this condition, the placenta is not able to fully fulfill its tasks, that is, to maintain the child's immunity, to ensure his breathing and nutrition. Oxygen starvation of the fetus develops due to impaired respiratory function.

Optimal basal body temperature

During the period of gestation, a woman is advised to monitor the basal temperature. This will help to timely detect violations or make sure they are absent. Basal temperature during pregnancy of 37 ° C indicates the normal course of this process. With constant observation, some deviation from the norm in the direction of decrease can be traced. This is due to implantation retraction, which occurs due to an increase in the concentration of estrogens in the body. It is possible to track the progress of pregnancy based on basal temperature indicators only for 16 weeks. After this period, the production of progesterone is suppressed by hormones produced by the placenta.
To obtain reliable results, it is necessary to carry out measurements in accordance with certain rules:

1. First of all, you need to choose the right thermometer. For this purpose, infrared thermometers cannot be used; a choice should be made in favor of electronic or mercury thermometers.
2. There are three options for determining the basal temperature: in the mouth, in the rectum and in the vagina. Only one method should be followed during the measurement.
3. Determined this indicator after 4-5 hours of sleep. The most appropriate time is morning.
4. It should be remembered that the temperature should be measured at the same time every day.
5. Before the procedure, you must not move, the measurement is taken immediately after waking up.
6. It is recommended to put a thermometer next to bed before going to bed so that you can reach it with your hand without making additional movements.
7. The measurement time is 5 to 10 minutes. In this case, you need to lie still, only when this condition is met can you get optimal results. The obtained indicators are recorded in a special table.

An increased level of basal temperature can cause deviations in the development of the child:

• abnormal development of the nervous system;
• muscle hypotension;
• mental disabilities;
• microcephaly;
• syndactyly (a pathology in which a child is born with spliced ​​fingers).

Decreased indicators signal the likelihood of spontaneous abortion.

Necessary measures

If pregnancy has come and the temperature is 37 ° C, then you do not need to knock it down even with a cold. This is how the body reacts to the presence of an infection, which it is able to cope with on its own. If the temperature reaches 37.5 ° C or rises above, measures must be taken to reduce it. Any drug that a woman takes goes to the child. Therefore, it is initially recommended to use folk methods:

1. Hot drinks contribute to a decrease in temperature: crumpled teas, lemon, raspberries, as well as warm chicken broth, linden infusion, warm milk with the addition of honey.
2. Raspberry seeds contain a substance that has a similar effect to aspirin.
3. Another popular method is rubbing with a cloth dipped in a solution of water and vinegar. When this agent evaporates from the body, heat transfer increases, resulting in a decrease in temperature.

If traditional methods do not give the desired effect, you need to move on to drug treatment, since heat renders negative impact on the formation of the fetus. The safest drug is paracetamol. Its action is safe for the child. But only if the woman does not take this drug for longer than the recommended period.

Excessive use of paracetamol leads to disruption of the liver and kidneys, reduces the level of hemoglobin and platelets in the blood. This drug should be taken 4 times a day, 1 tablet.
One of the most popular antipyretic drugs is aspirin. But for the period of pregnancy, you need to completely forget about it, since this drug negatively affects the formation of the fetus, provoking various developmental pathologies. Temperature stabilization should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist; you cannot prescribe treatment yourself.

This principle is especially relevant when carrying a baby. Even with a slight increase in the temperature indicator, it is initially necessary to consult a doctor. Alarming symptoms are a sharp temperature jump, rapid heartbeat and breathing, weakness. In this situation, you must immediately call " ambulance».

Preventive methods

Since with the onset of pregnancy the immune system the expectant mother is suppressed, she becomes more susceptible to viruses. Preventive measures will help prevent the penetration of infection into the body or increase its protective resources in the fight against an existing disease:

1. Traditional medicine offers such remedies as a decoction of rose hips, lemon balm, juices from cranberries, lingonberries.
2. Eating onions or garlic is an effective preventive measure. If these vegetables are not included in the list of gastronomic preferences of the expectant mother, then they can simply be cut and spread around the apartment.
3. Citrus fruits contain large amounts of ascorbic acid. But they should be eaten with caution, as these fruits can cause an allergic reaction.
4. Today the pharmacological market offers a significant selection of immunostimulants. But they must be applied with special care. Pregnant women should not take any immune-boosting drugs on their own. ethyl alcohol and interferon. They can only be prescribed by a doctor if there are appropriate indications during the third trimester.
5. The room in which the expectant mother stays most of the time must be ventilated, even in the cold season. This will prevent the spread of viruses.
6. Help to clear the air essential oils... They can be used as protective equipment in public places.
7. Influenza vaccination is widespread today. But this method is not suitable for a woman carrying a baby. Protect against infection with this method possible 1.1.5 months before pregnancy. Whenever possible, you should minimize your time in public places.

Conclusion

With the onset of pregnancy due to hormonal changes in the body, the body temperature of the expectant mother rises. This is a natural physiological process and if there is a slight deviation, there is no need to worry. If you remember the signs of pregnancy, a temperature of 37 ° C is one of them. But if the thermometer shows 37.5 ° C and above, you need to contact a medical institution and get specialist advice. Insofar as elevated level temperature can adversely affect the formation of the baby and cause various anomalies.

Basal temperature standards are presented in the video:

During pregnancy, it is important for a woman to be extremely careful not to get sick, because this will negatively affect the health and development of the fetus, and any medications during this period, a woman is contraindicated. High fever during pregnancy is a dangerous phenomenon, most often it indicates the presence of any disease. Regardless of the reason for the rise in temperature, its indicator close to 38 degrees or exceeding it is the reason for an immediate visit to a doctor.

Causes of fever during pregnancy.
Changes in body temperature can be observed in any trimester of pregnancy. There may be several reasons for this - the pregnancy itself and various diseases infectious and inflammatory. During the period of hormonal changes in a woman's body against the background of pregnancy, the body temperature may slightly increase (normally up to 37.4 degrees Celsius) due to the influence a large number produced progesterone, which is responsible for the preservation of the ovum, and suppression of the immune system.

Due to the weakening of the immune defense, the woman's body is susceptible to attacks by various viruses and infections, which is why it is important to observe the rules of personal hygiene during the period of bearing a baby and, if possible, avoid large crowds of people. Very often, the measures taken do not give an effect, the woman develops ARVI, flu or any other cold disease (most often during epidemics), which may be accompanied by an increase in temperature. More serious are genitourinary and intestinal infections, in which fever is one of the first symptoms.

Temperature during pregnancy against the background of diseases.
In addition to a high temperature in a pregnant woman, due to ARVI, other symptoms of the disease are added, in particular, severe headache, drowsiness, sore throat, runny nose, aches throughout the body, cough. ARVI is insidious by the development of complications in the form of pneumonia, tracheitis, laryngitis, otitis media. Viruses can easily penetrate the placental barrier and negatively affect the fetus. Against the background of the emerging infection, a spontaneous miscarriage occurs, or various malformations occur.

Pyelonephritis or inflammation of the renal pelvis is a fairly common disease among women during pregnancy. The development of the disease is accompanied by an increase in temperature, the disease develops due to fetal pressure on the ureters. Against this background, the outflow of urine is difficult, infection occurs. In addition to high fever, there is general weakness, headache, pain in the lower back, which can radiate to the thigh or groin, painful urination. It is rather difficult to identify the disease during pregnancy against the background of low severity of signs of kidney damage. It is impossible not to treat the disease, on later dates preeclampsia (late toxicosis) develops, as a result of this, oxygen starvation and developmental delay occur in the fetus. In more serious cases, the disease provokes a miscarriage.

Intestinal infection is also common among pregnant women. It manifests itself in the form of nausea and vomiting, the symptoms, in principle, are similar to the manifestations of pregnancy. Alarming should be the addition of other manifestations to the already existing symptoms - loose stools, pain and cramps in the abdomen, and, of course, an increase in temperature.

High body temperature always indicates infection, both of these factors are dangerous.

It is difficult to treat infections in the first trimester of pregnancy in conditions when almost all medications for expectant mothers are contraindicated. Therefore, do not delay, do not self-medicate, it is better to visit a doctor as soon as possible.

Danger of fever during pregnancy.
In the first trimester of embryonic development, temperatures up to 37 degrees Celsius are perceived by specialists as the norm, there is no need to worry. It's another matter if its indicator approaches 38 degrees. In this case, the fetus and its development, as well as the nervous system, begin to suffer. The laying of many organs and systems of the baby occurs precisely in the first few months of gestation, an increase in temperature over 38 degrees during this period leads to various malformations and mental retardation of the child. If the temperature above 38 degrees does not drop during the day, the brain, limbs, skeleton of the face suffer (most often defects in the development of the jaw, palate and upper lip are found).

High temperature leads to disruption of protein synthesis, impairs blood supply to the placenta, which provokes miscarriage in early pregnancy, and premature birth in late pregnancy.

An increase in body temperature, even a slight one, is dangerous before childbirth, since it can cause the development of future mom various complications from the heart and nervous system. For the baby, there is a threat of infection during childbirth.

What to do if your temperature rises during pregnancy.
So, if the temperature has risen to 37-37.6 degrees, you should not be afraid, this is a normal phenomenon, unless, of course, there are no other signs that bother you. If the temperature value is close to 38 degrees (37.7-38), or exceeds this figure, you should consult your doctor. The gynecologist (if necessary, together with narrow specialists) will conduct a full examination in order to identify the cause that triggered the increase in temperature. Reduce the temperature on your own only after consulting a doctor!

Remember, in the second half of bearing a child, progesterone no longer acts on a woman's body, so the temperature during this period is the main symptom of infection or inflammation. If, in addition to high temperature, there is a gradual or sharp deterioration in general health, accompanied by vomiting and pain in any area, call an ambulance without delay.

How to lower the temperature during pregnancy?
Let me remind you that any medicinal antipyretic agents should be used exclusively according to the testimony of a doctor. Aspirin and drugs based on it are strictly contraindicated during pregnancy, in the first months there is a high risk of miscarriage when taking it, and in the later months it provokes bleeding and delays the birth process. Also, the drug can cause fetal malformations, reduce blood clotting, against which bleeding may occur.

If the temperature quickly approaches 38 degrees, you should take half a tablet or another drug based on it (Panadol, Efferalgan, Paracet, etc.), and call a doctor. I repeat, pills should be taken in exceptional cases, it is advisable to do with a single dose of the medication. Prolonged and uncontrolled use of Paracetamol during pregnancy leads to anemia and causes bleeding.

Folk remedies for lowering body temperature.
Hanging body temperature (up to 37.6 degrees) does not require any treatment, you can simply use folk remedies. To begin with, you should drink plenty of warm (not hot!) Liquid. For this purpose, green tea, Linden blossom with raspberries or lemon, cranberry juice, chamomile broth, milk with honey and butter. If there is a problem with edema, you will have to be extremely careful, excess fluid is not desirable, especially in the second half of pregnancy.

At low temperatures will help herbal infusions: two tablespoons of raspberries, four tablespoons of coltsfoot, three tablespoons of plantain in glass jar(0.5 l) and boil with boiling water, let it brew. Drink a tablespoon four times a day.

Or such a recipe: put a teaspoon of chopped white willow bark in a small jar, pour 250 ml of boiling water, insist until completely cooled. Take four times a day for a tablespoon.

You can bring down the temperature with the usual rubdown with vinegar solution, lemon juice, cold water, cold compresses on the forehead.

If these measures did not help you, moreover, the condition worsens, call a doctor. It also happens that these applications of these methods are a waste of precious time in situations where you need to act immediately. Therefore, be attentive to yourself, during pregnancy any delay can cost the fetus its life.

Prevention of fever during pregnancy.

• If possible, avoid crowded places, especially during epidemics.
• Ventilate the apartment thoroughly several times a day.
• After the street, wash the nasal passages, wash your hands with soap and water.
• Take vitamin complexes and formulations to increase immunity, but with the permission of a doctor.

Low temperature during pregnancy.
A decrease in body temperature can also be observed during pregnancy and is a feature of a woman's body. At the same time, this symptom may be a sign of toxicosis (against the background of dehydration and electrolyte disturbances) or the presence of endocrine pathologies, which requires inpatient treatment. This kind of reaction of the body may also indicate an immunodeficiency state. In any case, you must inform the doctor in charge of the pregnancy.

New way of life, change of diet for more healthy diet and a responsible attitude to one's health - all this is a consequence of the birth of a small life in a woman's body. Thoughts about the baby and his well-being in the womb sometimes become manic and even a slight deterioration in his own health can cause panic in a pregnant woman.

A frequent occurrence during pregnancy is a slight increase in body temperature up to 37 degrees. Body aches accompanying this phenomenon gives rise to fear, because in the event of a mother's illness, the embryo can also get sick. Today we will try to figure out what to do if the temperature of the expectant mother is elevated, why this happens, and how the child feels when the mother is sick.

Could a temperature of 37 be a sign of pregnancy?

This question may seem silly, because the increased body temperature in normal state indicates an inflammatory process or a fight against a virus, which is unacceptable during gestation. In fact, the very fact of pregnancy is already the reason for raising the mercury column. This is due to the fact that a pregnant woman is experiencing rapid changes in the body and a drop in the level of heat transfer. At the same time, the rate of metabolic processes changes, and as a result, the release of energy. At an early stage, a factor such as fever is not considered a pathology, moreover, it is one of the signs of a conception that has happened. Based on numerous medical studies, experts say that a temperature of 37 is normal in early pregnancy. But, it is still necessary to pay attention to this factor, because the value of the thermometer at around 37 in the second and third trimesters may indicate the presence of a viral disease.

In addition, everyone has their own body temperature, and even an indicator of 36.6 is not normal for every person. Therefore, the doctor leading the pregnancy should find out about the fact of the increased temperature, regardless of how long you are pregnant.

What is the normal body temperature during pregnancy

In order to understand what body temperature during gestation is normal, you need to remember such a concept as basal temperature... For those who do not know, recall that the basal temperature is considered to be measured in the morning, rectally. The graph of basal temperature values ​​throughout the entire menstrual cycle is not stable. It varies from 36.4 to 37 degrees and higher. This is due to the effect on the body of the hormone progesterone. And it is this hormone that causes the body temperature to rise during pregnancy. Growth is also affected by the weakening of immunity, which accompanies the onset of pregnancy of any woman. Thus, a slight increase in mercury values ​​during pregnancy is normal, namely, the temperature is from 37.2 to 37.4 degrees. This phenomenon can be observed in the second week and on the 37th. So if the expectant mother does not feel unwell and there are no other viral symptoms, then most likely there is no reason for alarm.

Cold during pregnancy

A decrease in immunity may be the reason that the body temperature of a pregnant woman rises slightly. But do not forget that a weakened body is vulnerable to all sorts of viruses that float in the air during epidemics. Pregnancy lasts 9 months, so it experiences all the seasonal characteristics. In winter, the body is exposed to hypothermia and outbreaks of various colds, and in warm seasons it can overheat in the sun, which can also trigger an increase in temperature. The period starting in September and ending in April is considered especially dangerous in terms of epidemics. If all the factors of the disease are "present": cough, high fever, sore throat, then regardless of the term, you need to urgently visit a doctor or call him at home.

Many pregnant women experiencing fever and other symptoms colds, worries about the question of how dangerous it can be for the baby. In the early stages, an increase in temperature due to a disease depends on the nature of the disease and the intensity of its course, therefore everything here depends on the timely found cause and correctly prescribed treatment.

In the second trimester, the caught virus is not so dangerous, because the fetus is now reliably protected by the planetary barrier. Nevertheless, the fact of high temperature can still affect the successful development. The fact is that this symptom provokes the development of placental insufficiency, which makes it difficult to penetrate nutrients and oxygen to the fetus. In addition, it is in the second trimester that the baby's nervous system is actively developing and such negative factors as fever are extremely undesirable here.

To avoid the above negative phenomena, you should be careful during the cold season and follow a few simple rules:

• Avoid public places where a large crowd of people is possible.
• After a walk, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Use your own hygiene products.
• Clean the apartment regularly.
• Ventilate the area you are in most of the time.

Consequences of a rise in temperature

Despite the fact that a slight increase in temperature indicators is considered normal, the doctor should be aware that you have observed this symptom during pregnancy. It is especially important to immediately go to the hospital if the indicators have risen to 38.5 degrees. Regardless of whether you are at the 2nd week of pregnancy or at the 5th, a value exceeding 37 indicates a danger threatening the fetus. The consequences can be:

• Placental abruption and, as a result, premature birth.
• Intoxication of the mother's body.
• Disorders in the development of the organs of the central nervous system, brain, tissues and muscles of the child.
• At the beginning of the term, in the first trimester, fever can be the cause of a miscarriage, therefore, in no case should you close your eyes to it.

What to do if your temperature is above 37 degrees during pregnancy

Consider the options for raising the temperature above 37 degrees separately.

If the body temperature of a pregnant woman has increased to 37.0, 37.1, 37.2, 37.3, 37.4, then in the absence of any cold symptoms, the condition can be regarded as normal. But, if there is at least one sign, such as body aches, general malaise, sore throat and sore throat or a runny nose, you should follow the pastel regimen and call a doctor.

When the body temperature rises to 37.5, 37.6, we can talk about the disease, and if the symptom persists for several days, then there is the likelihood of the course of the chronic nature of the disease. A doctor must know about this, who will find out the cause and prescribe the appropriate therapy.

In the event of a fever and an increase in the body temperature of a pregnant woman to 37.7, 38.0, it must be brought down as soon as possible, since this condition of the mother can affect the normal development of the fetus. The algorithm of actions is described below.

First of all, you need to call a doctor. It is better not to take any medications, as many of them are contraindicated during gestation. Try to bring down the temperature folk ways below and wait for qualified assistance.

We note right away that it is precisely the refusal of self-medication that can preserve the child's health. If the body temperature is 37.5 and above, you should not take any medications, but it is better to immediately consult a doctor. It is the urgency of help that is important. If a fever occurs at night, then you need to call an ambulance in order for it to take you to the hospital, where all diagnostic measures will be carried out.

If you have visited a doctor and the cause of the negative symptoms has been successfully clarified, you can apply some approved methods to lower the temperature. Doctors admit to take the following folk remedies during pregnancy:

1. Lemon tea

There are practically no contraindications to such a drink, except that the lemon is in large quantities is a fairly allergenic product. Therefore, even such a seemingly harmless remedy should be discussed with a doctor.

2. Compress on the head

A cool compress will help relax and lower the thermometer value a little. It can be done with water or water-vinegar solution in a 1: 1 ratio.

Raspberries in fresh and dried form, as well as in the form of jam, are allowed for those who do not suffer from allergies. In all other cases, this remedy can alleviate the condition of a pregnant woman.

Medicines must be prescribed by a doctor. Although, at a high temperature, it is allowed to take a paracetamol pill before visiting a doctor. It is the most effective antipyretic and is acceptable for pregnant women.

It is strictly prohibited

Those who took aspirin as an antipyretic before pregnancy should know that when carrying a child, it is absolutely impossible to take it. The fact is that this drug thins the blood, which can lead to irreversible consequences. Doctor prescribing any medicines always weighs the risks to the fetus and the risks to the health of the mother. In this regard, any medications are prescribed with extreme caution and the scheme for taking them during pregnancy is specific. Therefore, you cannot accept anything on your own.

Decrease in temperature in pregnant women

Expectant mothers can be alerted not only increased performance thermometer, but also a decrease in temperature values. Reasons this phenomenon several.

Firstly, this can accompany a phenomenon that is quite common in the early stages - toxicosis. Secondly, a decrease in temperature may indicate any endocrine disorders... In addition, a low temperature can manifest itself due to the individual characteristics of the pregnant woman's body, which did not manifest themselves in any way to an interesting position.

In the case of toxicosis, a decrease in temperature may result from dehydration of the body resulting from vomiting. This condition is regarded by specialists as serious, and serves as the basis for inpatient treatment.

A decrease in temperature may indicate immunodeficiency or infectious diseases, which is also a direct indication for contacting your doctor.

If the temperature lasts for a long time

As we found out above, a temperature not exceeding 37.4 may be normal during pregnancy. Under the influence of progesterone, the body temperature of a pregnant woman rises naturally and this does not indicate pathological causes. The action of the hormone lasts throughout the entire gestation period, so a temperature of 37 can persist for several days, months, and even the entire gestation period.

So, we examined the main reasons for the temperature rise to 37 degrees and above during pregnancy. All reasons can be divided into natural and non-dangerous, pathological and requiring urgent medical attention. It is good if the temperature has risen due to the influence of hormonal changes or a natural decrease in immunity. In this case, the pregnant woman does not feel unwell and other painful symptoms. Nevertheless, it is still necessary to tell the doctor leading the pregnancy about this. Since this factor can be the onset of the disease, and you will provide yourself with timely diagnosis and treatment. If the temperature rises noticeably, and the condition worsens, then you need to immediately call a doctor and provide yourself with bed rest with plenty of drink. Most likely, the doctor will order an inpatient treatment where you and your child will be safe.

Author of the publication: Alexey Kulagin

The temperature in the early stages of pregnancy may deviate slightly from the norm, but this does not always indicate the presence of pathology. The fact is that during this period, a restructuring of the woman's body occurs, as a result of which heat transfer slows down.

Early temperature

From the first days of pregnancy, the body of the expectant mother begins to actively rebuild. First of all, it concerns hormonal background, which is responsible for the heat transfer from the body. At the same time, the woman feels tired and excessively sleepy. Given this anomaly in the first weeks of pregnancy, a temperature of 37 is normal.

Medical research shows that after conception, a woman's levels of progesterone, which is considered one of the most important hormones in the body, rise sharply. During this period, the main thing is that symptoms of the disease do not appear in parallel with the rise in temperature. In this case, you urgently need to go to the doctor for examination, since even the smallest infection can negatively affect the fetus.

The temperature in early pregnancy should not exceed 37.2 degrees. Do not forget that excessive exposure to the sun can also lead to an increase in performance. In any case, if the temperature is slightly abnormal, and there are no signs of illness, it is recommended to stay in the fresh air more.

If the thermometer shows 37.5 and above, then this already indicates the presence of an infection in the body. It will not be superfluous to go to a therapist and pass the necessary tests. The infection, whatever it may be, threatens with miscarriage at any time.

When to bring down the temperature

Up to an indicator of 37.5 degrees, resorting to the help of drugs is strictly contraindicated. It is impossible to bring down such a temperature during pregnancy, even if mommy has a cold. In this case, the body itself fights the infection. According to doctors, any intervention can significantly reduce the immune defense and allow the disease to develop at an extraordinary rate.

The temperature in the early stages of pregnancy goes astray only when the mark of 37.5 degrees is exceeded. However, even here you should not immediately resort to medications. In the first trimester, it is recommended to limit yourself to such folk methods like rubbing and lemon tea. Some mothers start eating raspberries with spoons all day long, but at this stage of pregnancy, any berry is the strongest allergen.

If the temperature reaches 38.5, then you can bring it down, but before that it is better to call a doctor. A high fever is a huge risk for the baby developing inside the mother, but antibiotics can only be used in the very last case.

Also, scientists have proven that regular walks on fresh air better than any drugs to normalize body temperature. In the first months, expectant mothers should be at rest and eat right.

Reduced temperature

If the thermometer readings are slightly lower than usual, then you should already be on your guard. Such a temperature in the first weeks of pregnancy can be caused by exhaustion of the body as a result of severe toxicosis. On the other hand, this phenomenon is sometimes associated with problems endocrine system... Treatment in this case should only be given by a therapist, since folk remedies are powerless here. If the temperature does not rise above 36.3 for a long time, then the time has come to contact an endocrinologist.

In rare cases, indicators below normal indicate a cold, when the immune system is so weakened that it cannot cope with the virus, and the body is unable to control heat exchange. Also low temperature can result from unintentional starvation due to toxicosis. Therefore, in the first couples, you should restore your appetite.

A low temperature always leads to weakness and dizziness. In such cases, it is recommended to be outdoors more often.

Basal body temperature

It is possible with a high probability to judge about diseases and pathologies in the body, as well as about its reproductive state. Many doctors advise expectant mothers to regularly measure the basal temperature even before conception, in order to subsequently observe the dynamics of its change. In some women, it is permanently increased based on the characteristics of the body.

As you know, the basal measurement method shows the internal body temperature. It often differs by tenths of a degree from the usual one. Measurements are taken in the rectum, however, it is important to adhere to a few rules:

The procedure should take place in a horizontal position;
- the duration varies up to 7 minutes;
- optimal time days - morning.

The basal temperature in the early stages is determined in the same way as before conception, and the difference in indicators should be no more than 5 divisions on the thermometer. In addition, measurements can be taken vaginally. The main thing is that the procedure is repeated every day at the same time.

Increased basal temperature

A deviation from the norm is always noticed with the onset of ovulation and lasts up to several days. Such changes are associated with an increase in the level of progesterone in the body. So the basal temperature during the cycle is fixed at around 37, when on other days it does not exceed 36.7. If the deviation lasts for a long time, then there is a high probability of pregnancy.

Basal temperature in the early stages in most cases reaches 37.2. You do not need to be afraid of these changes, but it is worth making an appointment with a doctor. Of course, an increased temperature can also indicate an inflammatory process in the body, so it is important to pay attention to additional symptoms.

In pregnant women, basal rates can sometimes reach 37.5, but if the 38 mark is exceeded, then it is worth sounding the alarm. This temperature can have dire consequences for the fetus. In addition, high basal rates may indicate an ectopic pregnancy. In other words, if the temperature is above 37.5, then you need to think about treatment. You should resort to medications only after consulting a doctor.

Basal temperature dynamics

The norm is indicators from 37 to 37.3 degrees. In rare cases, the temperature in the early stages of pregnancy can reach 38. Exceeding this mark is a signal of an inflammatory process or a cold. If mommy has such a dynamic, then you should immediately undergo a full medical examination. It is important at the initial stage of the disease to determine its causes, in order to then begin treatment.

Do not forget that the basal temperature can rise even after minor stress or intercourse. That is why it is best measured in the morning at rest. Sex hormones can also be the reason for the increased rates.

Why is high temperature dangerous?

Despite the fact that indicators up to 37.2 are the norm, throughout the entire period the mother should be under the supervision of specialists. The temperature at the beginning of pregnancy can vary around 37, but by the end of the first trimester, it should drop to 36.8. The fact is that the increased indicators of the thermometer can indicate both an ectopic and a frozen pregnancy. This can be diagnosed by ultrasound.

Also, a high temperature in the first trimester of pregnancy disrupts the blood supply to the placenta, because protein synthesis is significantly impaired. In this case, the risk of miscarriage is high. In the first months of the term, it is especially important to pay attention to various symptoms of ailment in order to prevent the consequences in time.

Fever from illness

Pregnant women are most at risk of contracting even the smallest virus. An elevated temperature in the first trimester can signal flu, pneumonia, pyelonephritis, and other illnesses. The main hidden symptoms of such a disease are a slight fever and severe weakness. Pregnant women are often confused with normal fatigue during body restructuring.

Nevertheless, if the temperature exceeds 38 degrees and signs of SARS appear, treatment must be started urgently. Otherwise, such irreversible consequences are possible during the development of the embryo, such as mental retardation, microcephaly, CNS defects, muscle hypotension, etc.

What to do at high temperatures

First, you need to see a doctor. In addition to medication treatment, it is recommended to adhere to simple tips for the prevention of diseases:

1. In no case should you overcool.

2. It is important to regularly ventilate the room.

3. Contact with strangers is excluded, since during an illness the body is especially vulnerable, there is a risk of catching some more virus.

4. It is necessary to regularly rinse your nose and mouth.

5. It is important to continue to monitor proper nutrition.