The physiological characteristics of pregnant women and fetuses are different from those of ordinary people, so they should also be treated differently when experiencing a fever. Not everyone can take antipyretic medication casually after a fever, especially pregnant women should pay attention to this. So, what about pregnant women with low-grade fever?
The following methods can help reduce low-grade fever in pregnant women and ensure the health of both the mother and the fetus:
1. Physical cooling: In addition to identifying the cause of fever, pregnant women should also moderately reduce their fever. Fever often increases the mother's metabolic rate and can cause many uncomfortable symptoms, as well as increasing the burden on the mother's cardiovascular function. So it is necessary to choose moderate fever reduction. Generally speaking, if the pregnant woman's body temperature is not higher than 38.5 degrees Celsius and there are no obvious discomfort symptoms, physical methods such as ice pillows, heat sinks, warm water wiping, and placing ice packs in the armpits, forehead, and groin can be considered to help reduce fever.
2. Use of antipyretic drugs: Try not to use them as much as possible. The duration of medication varies from person to person, but if the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius and there are discomfort symptoms, medication assistance can be considered under the guidance of a doctor, otherwise it may harm the fetus.
3. Identify the cause of fever: For mothers and fetuses, the pathogens that cause fever are more important than fever itself, so it is important to identify the cause of fever and prescribe the right medicine, which is more important than simply reducing fever.
