Is fever a typical symptom of early pregnancy?

While an increase in basal body temperature is a common sign of early pregnancy due to hormonal changes, this is typically a slight elevation, not a fever in the clinical sense. A true fever (above 100.4°F or 38°C) is usually indicative of an infection or other medical condition and should be evaluated by a doctor, especially during pregnancy.

Oh, I was wondering about this too! So, a little warm is normal but a proper fever means something else? What kind of temperature would be considered 'a little warm' then, not a fever?

It can be so confusing in early pregnancy, with so many changes happening in your body and everything feeling new and a bit overwhelming. I totally remember feeling like I had a perpetual slight fever sometimes, and it made me worry. It's okay to feel that way. Just listen to your body and get it checked if you're truly concerned about the temperature.

When my wife was in early pregnancy, she did mention feeling a bit warmer than usual, almost like a very slight fever, but it wasn't a proper high fever. That warmth was attributed to hormonal changes. If it's a proper fever, like 100 degrees or more, it's better to consult your gynaecologist. They can check if it's just a normal pregnancy thing or something else that needs attention.