What is considered a fever during pregnancy?

Question

I'm pregnant and felt quite warm this morning. I checked my temperature, and it was 100.2 F. Is this considered a fever during pregnancy, and should I be concerned? My mother told me not to worry unless it's very high, but I'm still anxious.

Geeta Mishra · Accepted Answer

A temperature of 100.4 F or higher is considered a fever during pregnancy. You can drink warm tulsi water and rest to feel better, but please don't take any self-medication. You must consult your gynaecologist immediately as high fever can affect the baby.

Kavitha Srinivasan · Answer

A fever is 100.4 F or higher during pregnancy. In my experience, even low-grade fevers should not be ignored when you are pregnant. Contact your obstetrician right away, keep yourself well hydrated, and avoid taking over-the-counter pills on your own.

Meera Chawla · Answer

I was researching this yesterday and found that anything above 100.4 F is a fever. It seems even a mild fever in the first trimester should be evaluated by a doctor quickly. It is always better to be safe than sorry when you are expecting.

Aparna Sen · Answer

During pregnancy, any body temperature reading of 100.4 F (38 C) or above is medically classified as a fever. Because a high maternal temperature can carry risks, seeking your doctor's advice immediately is the safest course of action.

Riddhi Shah · Answer

Hey, anything 100.4 F and above is a fever. Don't stress too much, dear, just drink lots of coconut water and call your doc. They will tell you exactly which safe medicine to take.

Anjali Nair · Answer

I read that 100.4 F is considered a fever, but my temperature is currently 99.8 F and I feel very weak. Is that normal during the early months of pregnancy, or should I be worried?

What is considered a fever during pregnancy?

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

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