Temperature 37 for early pregnancy

A fairly frequent phenomenon during pregnancy in the early stages is a rise in temperature to 37 and above degrees, which causes quite understandable concern for the future mother.

How to explain the increase in body temperature during the bearing of a child?

Let's consider, whether the temperature 37 at pregnancy is really dangerous, as some representatives of the fair sex believe, dreaming to learn happiness of motherhood. This phenomenon can have several causes:

1. Generation in large quantities of the "pregnancy hormone" - progesterone, which is responsible for the development of the fetus. A sharp change in the hormonal background and can cause a rise in temperature to subfebrile values.
2. Reduced immunity, which serves as a natural obstacle to the rejection of the female body of the fetus as an alien body. Any metamorphosis in the immune system often leads to a slight increase in body temperature.
3. Overheat. It's no secret that future moms like to spend free time outdoors, and it's really useful. But in the hot season, the risk of heat stroke with a long stay in the sun significantly increases. Therefore, during pregnancy, the first trimester of which occurs in spring or summer, the temperature of 37 during this period is quite natural phenomenon. To avoid this, drink more fluids, do not get involved in sunbathing and always get a headdress.
4. Ectopic pregnancy. If the temperature lasts a long time and reaches 37.5 degrees, and sometimes even higher, be sure to visit the gynecologist. Often this is one of the symptoms of an abnormal course of pregnancy, when a fetal egg is attached outside the uterus.
5. Viral diseases and various infections. Since the female immunity in the early stages of pregnancy weakens, the body temperature of 37 and above is associated with the introduction into the body of viruses and bacteria that begin their destructive activity. This is quite dangerous for the baby, most of the organs and systems of which are formed just before 12-14 weeks. A qualified physician will help you to understand what kind of disease we are dealing with. After all, it is not only pyelonephritis, cytomegalovirus or herpes that can complicate the course of pregnancy , but also banal ARI.

What should I do at the elevated temperature of a future mother?

When a long-awaited pregnancy is accompanied by an increase in temperature, the question immediately arises whether it should be knocked down. If it does not exceed 38, resorting to antipyretics is not recommended. However, before attending a women's consultation and a therapist, you can do the following:

1. Drink a lot. At a low temperature of 37 or slightly higher in the 1 trimester of pregnancy, this will be a tangible benefit. Drink allowed weak decoctions of flowers of lime and chamomile, tea with lemon, a variety of fruit drinks, milk with honey and cocoa butter. You can also dilute currant or raspberry jam in water, but do not forget that the drink should be warm, not hot. Herbal infusions should not be taken without the advice of a doctor, as some herbs can provoke miscarriages.
2. Make compresses on the forehead, and also wipe with water at room temperature. Make sure it is not too cold: it can provoke a cold.
3. Adopt vitamin complexes that enhance immunity. This will allow you to recover faster, even if you already have acute respiratory disease.

In any case, it is only possible for the doctor to determine precisely why you have a temperature of 37 or higher in early pregnancy, so do not hesitate to contact him.