Could there be a fever during pregnancy?

As you know, an increase in temperature above 37 ° C indicates a malfunction in the body. When such a situation is observed in a woman during pregnancy, it causes anxiety and anxiety.

Most often, especially when a woman prepares to become a mom for the first time, she still does not know if there can be a temperature during pregnancy and because of what it happens. Let's find out the answer to this question and see if it's worth panicking in this situation.

Can pregnancy temperature increase body temperature?

Everyone knows that if the thermometer shows figures above 37 ° С, then this is an alarming sign - somewhere in the body the inflammatory process began. This can, unfortunately, happen even with a pregnant woman, but she can not be sick.

Therefore, as soon as a woman drew attention to the presence of unusual temperature, it is best to contact a local gynecologist or a therapist at a women's consultation. They will assign a complex of examinations (analyzes) to exclude possible problems with the kidneys (pyelonephritis), lungs (tuberculosis) or ARVI.

And am I pregnant?

Sometimes, after listening to more experienced girlfriends, a woman thinks - can elevated temperature be a sign of pregnancy, or is it idle fictions. Yes, in fact, a woman in this way, can learn that she will soon become a mother.

There is a slight increase in temperature in the early periods due to significant changes occurring in the body, but not visible to the eye. Suddenly, the beginning of hormonal restructuring, which every day is gaining new momentum, forces thermoregulation to activate, which is shown by the mercury column.

To start a pregnancy, and this is a period of 4 to 10-12 weeks, characterized by an increase in temperature ranging from 37 ° C to 37.4 ° C. If the figures are higher, then most likely in addition to pregnancy there is a hidden sluggish inflammatory process, which must be immediately localized.

In general, the woman will know about the rise in temperature, once measuring it for the sake of interest. Most often, the future mother does not feel any signs that make her question her health. That is, pain in the muscles, aches in the joints, chills do not take place. A woman can only feel drowsiness and fatigue - frequent companions of the first trimester.

All of the above concerns the very first weeks from conception. But the answer to the question, whether the temperature can rise during pregnancy, for no reason, in the second or third trimester, will be negative. That is, after 12 weeks, any increase in body temperature indicates the presence of a hidden foci of inflammation in the body, as well as the onset of influenza or ARVI, and therefore requires treatment.