Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Asked 8 months ago

Do pregnancy cause fever?

I'm in my first trimester and feeling a bit warm and tired, almost like a low-grade fever sometimes. Is it normal for pregnancy to cause a fever, or should I be worried about this symptom?

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Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Pregnancy itself does not cause a fever, though hormonal changes might make you feel slightly warm. If your body temperature is actually high, it could mean an infection, which needs immediate attention. Drink plenty of water and please consult your gynaecologist right away.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My wife had a mild fever in her second month and we got really scared. Our doctor told us that pregnancy doesn't cause fever directly, but your immunity gets low so you catch viral infections easily. We got her checked and she was fine after some rest and safe medicines.

Leela Krishnan Leela Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

While a slight feeling of warmth is common due to increased blood flow, an actual fever is always a sign of some underlying issue. It is very important to keep your body temperature in check during these months. Please let your doctor know about this today itself.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

While regular light activity and a clean diet keep your immunity strong during pregnancy, a fever is a different ball game. It usually indicates your body is fighting something off. Take complete rest, hydrate well, and let your medical team handle it.

Rita Fernandes Rita Fernandes Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Normally, hormonal shifts can raise your basal body temperature slightly, but it shouldn't cross 99°F. If you have a proper fever with chills or body aches, it is likely viral or a urinary tract infection. Get in touch with your doctor so they can prescribe pregnancy-safe medication.

K. R. Subramanian K. R. Subramanian Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Just like keeping blood pressure under control, keeping fever down is crucial during pregnancy to avoid stress on the baby. Monitoring your health parameters regularly is key. Reach out to your doctor and get a professional opinion right away.

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Sudha Murthy Sudha Murthy Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

During pregnancy, the body goes through immense changes, but a high fever is not a natural part of this journey. While gentle breathing can help calm your mind, you must seek medical advice for physical symptoms like a fever to ensure the baby's safety.

Sunita Deshmukh Sunita Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Any fever during pregnancy should never be ignored as it can affect the fetus. It is always best to be extra cautious and contact your doctor immediately. Do not take any over-the-counter paracetamol without asking your doctor first.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I hope you are doing okay. Fever in pregnancy can be really stressful to manage because you worry about the baby's safety every second. Please don't search too much online as it will only make you more anxious; just call your doctor.

Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying it is to feel warm or sick when you are expecting. I used to check my temperature ten times a day out of pure anxiety. But a real fever is not a normal pregnancy symptom, so please call your doctor to ease your mind.

Rajeshwari Pillai Rajeshwari Pillai Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please do not ignore this. During my second pregnancy, I ignored a mild fever thinking it was just weakness, and it turned out to be a severe UTI that caused complications. Go to your clinic immediately and get your blood and urine tested.

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Tanya Verma Tanya Verma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I am in my first trimester and was wondering about this too because my forehead feels hot sometimes. Is it normal to just feel warm without actually having a high reading on the thermometer? I hope everything is safe.

Devendra Joshi Devendra Joshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Ah, pregnancy brings so many surprises, but a high fever shouldn't be one of them! Don't let your family tell you it's just 'pregnancy heat'. Get your thermometer out, and if it's high, make a trip to the doctor instead of self-diagnosing.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Don't try any home remedies or kadhas to bring down a fever when you are pregnant. Just wipe your forehead with a damp cloth to stay comfortable and book an appointment with your gynaecologist. It is better to get professional advice immediately.

Satish Yadav Satish Yadav Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Listen, pregnancy doesn't give you a fever. If you have a temperature, your body is fighting some infection, which can be risky for the baby. Don't sit at home guessing; just go and get a proper checkup done.

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