Running a Fever During Pregnancy

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Running a Fever When you are pregnant, everything is a cause for concern. From simple foods to over-the-counter medications, many pregnant women have doubts about what is safe and what is not. So what do you do when you get sick? When you are around sick people, you are bound to get sick eventually, pregnant or not. How does that sickness affect the development of your baby and can a fever, itself, cause any harm? These are common concerns.

Most sicknesses will not have any effect on the baby as they are often incapable of entering the placenta. When it comes to running a fever, however, there have been conflicting studies. The results of earlier studies (1960’s and 1970’s) caused many to believe that a fever in excess of a 102 degrees Fahrenheit could result in defects to the baby’s nervous system. But recent studies show otherwise. Most doctors do not believe that a fever will cause any harm to a growing fetus.

A high fever, especially when there are no other signs of illness, should be reported to your doctor. It is best to be on the safe side when it comes to your health. Fevers should most definitely be treated. Acetaminophen works great and is safe for use during pregnancy.

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