During pregnancy, women may experience weakened immune systems due to the need to provide one or two to three small organisms with the necessary nutrients for their growth and development. Cold and fever are the most common diseases, and women should not easily take medication during pregnancy to avoid affecting fetal development. Therefore, having a fever during pregnancy is really a headache. Next, let's learn together about what causes a low-grade fever of 37.5 degrees Celsius at 7 months of pregnancy.
What's wrong with a low-grade fever of 37.5 degrees Celsius at 7 months pregnant
One of the early symptoms of pregnancy is an increase in body temperature, with a basal body temperature of around 37 ℃, and this temperature rise will continue until mid pregnancy. This is mainly caused by hormonal changes. In general, the normal body temperature of a person is 36-37 ℃ (measured under the armpit), and the body temperature of pregnant women will increase in the early stages of pregnancy. After the middle stage of pregnancy (13 weeks of pregnancy), the body temperature will return to its original normal state. In the early stages of pregnancy, the body temperature of pregnant women ranges from 36.9 ℃ to 37.2 ℃.
If this high temperature period lasts for more than 21 days and there are no other abnormal reactions, menstruation does not come, and even early pregnancy reactions occur, it can generally be considered as a sign of pregnancy. If the body temperature fluctuates rapidly, it should be taken seriously, especially for patients with habitual miscarriage who should take timely measures.
What should I do if I have a low-grade fever of 37.5 at 7 months of pregnancy
If a 7-month-old pregnant woman's fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees, it is recommended to use the physical fever reduction method. Because physical fever reduction methods have lower harm to pregnant women and fetuses. Use physical antipyretic methods, such as placing ice cubes and a damp towel on the forehead and neck for cold compress, or wiping the neck and armpits with 30% to 35% alcohol. Besides wiping, it is important to drink plenty of warm or hot water.
But once the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, it is necessary to go to the hospital as soon as possible and use some traditional Chinese medicine ingredients under the guidance of a doctor.
Through understanding the above information, we can know that a low-grade fever of 37.5 degrees during pregnancy is a common condition during pregnancy. However, if this condition persists for a long time and the low-grade fever persists, we should increase our attention to pregnant women and promptly send them to the hospital for examination. Finally, it is important to note that pregnant women who have a fever during pregnancy should not take medication indiscriminately, especially drugs that increase immunity, as this can easily affect the fetus in the body.
