The fever in pregnancy will normally make you worry about the health of your baby. The pregnancy journey marks an important part in every women’s life Although getting a fever while pregnant is common, it is uncommon that it may harm your baby. Let’s see how to check whether you are having a fever in pregnancy in this blog.
Dependence on a person’s body temperature:
Normally for an adult, the body temperature is between 97. F to 99. F. Whereas, babies, and children will have a little high range of temperature. However, the body temperature of a human being depends on
*The time of the day
*Your age
*Sex
*Activity
*What you have eaten before
*What you had to drink
*Phase of the menstrual cycle.
Am I having a fever?
There is not exact one universal normal body temperature. Each individual has their own normal one. Your body temperature will vary in a day. During pregnancy, it is usually a little higher (about 0.2.F). A body temperature higher than your normal range is fever. Hence, anything above 100.4. F is considered a fever. If you develop a fever, consult your doctor to determine the cause.
Why am I feeling warmer during pregnancy?
Pregnancy causes an increase in blood volume and body metabolisms, which raises your body temperature. Your blood volume can increase by up to 50% during pregnancy, which can lead to the dilation of your superficial blood vessels thus contributing to the sensation of heat on your skin. Your body shares your nourishment and calories with your baby when you are pregnant, thus you have an increased metabolism. Hence, you may feel warmer. As your pregnancy progresses, it gets a little lower after the first trimester.
How to measure your body temperature?
The thermometer is normally used to measure the body’s temperature. Your body has four locations where you can take your temperature:
*Mouth
*Armpit
*Forehead
*Rectum
Generally, oral reading is considered better to evaluate the body’s temperature. There are generally two different kinds of thermometers. Touch thermometers, also known as contact thermometers, require contact with your skin to detect your body’s temperature. Remote thermometers, commonly known as no-contact thermometers, measure body temperature without making skin-to-skin contact. Your body’s temperature changes throughout the day. Hence keep an eye on the reading of the temperature throughout the day
Thus, fever is the body’s response to an infection and a signal of self-defense against germs and other organisms. The fever itself doesn’t require any treatment except for bringing down the temperature to comfort level. But, persistent low-grade or high-grade fevers in pregnancy need close attention and evaluation.
