Fever is a way for the body to protect itself. When bacteria invade the body, fever is used to combat them. When you have a fever, don't rush to take medication to cool down, as this will reduce the body's ability to kill bacteria. But if a pregnant woman has a fever, it's not a small matter. What should she do if she has a fever at 38 weeks?
Pregnant women who have a fever at 38 weeks of pregnancy should first measure their body temperature, and then adopt reasonable cooling methods based on the degree of fever. If the temperature of the pregnant woman does not exceed 38.5 degrees, there is no need to take medication to reduce the fever. At this time, it is recommended that pregnant women apply a cool towel to their forehead and wipe their body with warm water, both of which can have a cooling effect. To achieve better cooling effect, you can also add a few drops of alcohol to warm water.
But if the pregnant woman's body temperature is relatively high and the fever degree exceeds 38.5, then she cannot be careless and should use antipyretic drugs to cool down in a timely manner. However, there are various types of fever reducing drugs on the market, so pregnant women should never purchase fever reducing drugs on their own. To ensure that the medication does not affect the fetus, it is recommended that pregnant women seek medical attention first and use antipyretic drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
If a pregnant woman has severe fever symptoms and after taking medication to reduce the fever, there is still no effect, and the body temperature continues to rise, then it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner. Doctors will help pregnant women identify the cause of fever and provide a reasonable treatment plan based on the cause.
