Fever is often linked with pregnancy. Fever is a protective mechanism of the body against infection. During fever, a person’s body temperature rises to 100.4°F (38 °C) or higher. The temperature rises so that it kills the foreign body causing infection.
During pregnancy, the immune system is weakened so that the body doesn’t treat the growing baby as a foreign element. The body becomes prone to infection such as cold and flu in pregnancy.
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Pregnant women may show other symptoms of infection along with fever. Common symptoms that occur along with fever due to infection are as follows-
- Shivering
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Feeling tired or sleepy
- Dehydration
- Sweating
Fever is an indication of infection along with the above symptoms. So women who experience fever or other symptoms of illness during pregnancy should contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Common reasons for fever during pregnancy
During pregnancy, you may experience fever and chill due to the following infection-
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Upper Respiratory Infection (Common Cold)
- Gastrointestinal Infection