Body temperature in early pregnancy

As you know, during pregnancy the body of a woman undergoes numerous changes. However, not all women know what changes are the norm, and which are not. That is why, quite often the question arises as to how the temperature of the body changes during pregnancy at its early stages, and what it should be like at the same time. Let's try to figure it out.

What are the body temperature values ​​for pregnancy?

In order to understand how the temperature of the body changes during pregnancy, and whether this is a violation, it is necessary to consider the basics of physiology, more precisely the principles of thermoregulation of the human body.

Usually, the increase in the value of this parameter occurs in the case of a disease, or rather - as a result of penetration into the organism of the pathogen. This reaction is typical for any person.

However, during the gestation of the fetus, small changes occur in the mechanism of thermoregulation of the female body. So, quite often during pregnancy, especially in its beginning, the body temperature rises. This is due to the fact that the body begins to intensively produce the hormone progesterone , which is necessary for the normal course of the gestation process.

The second factor that answers the question of whether body temperature can rise during pregnancy is the suppression of the body's immune forces, the so-called immunosuppression. Thus, the body of a woman tries to preserve the new life that has appeared in her body, since for antibodies of the immune system the embryo, is, first of all, an alien object.

As a result of the two described factors, a slight increase in body temperature occurs. In most cases this is 37.2-37.4 degrees. As for the length of the period during which the temperature changes to a greater extent, then, as a rule, it is 3-5 days, not more.

Is there always a rise in body temperature during pregnancy?

A similar phenomenon is observed in almost every future mother, but not always. The thing is that each organism is individual. Therefore, in some cases, the rise in temperature may not be observed, or it is so insignificant that it does not affect the state of health of the pregnant woman, and she does not even know about it. This is why it can not be said that an increased body temperature can be regarded as a sign of pregnancy, as sometimes this may not happen.

What can indicate an increase in body temperature during pregnancy?

It must always be remembered that a pregnant woman, like no other, is at risk of contracting viral and infectious diseases. The thing is that there is a suppression of immunity, as was mentioned above. Therefore, the rise in temperature should always, first of all, be considered as a reaction of the body to infection.

In those cases, if the temperature is added and such signs as:

• fatigue;
• drowsiness;
• headache;
• aches and pains;
• the occurrence of a runny nose, a cough, - it is necessary urgently to address to the doctor.

Only the doctor will be able to pinpoint the cause of the fever, and, if necessary, prescribe a treatment.

In no case during pregnancy, even with obvious signs of a cold, you can not take your own medications, especially antipyretic drugs. The thing is that most of these drugs are contraindicated in pregnancy, especially at the very beginning (1 trimester). Therefore, you should not endanger the health of your child and your own.

Thus, in most cases, a slight rise in temperature is not a sign of any violation. However, to rule out the disease, it is not superfluous to turn to a doctor.