Some mothers may experience fever during confinement, which is a normal situation. Some may have low fever and do not require medication. They may easily sweat during confinement, while others may be slightly elevated. Therefore, it is recommended not to take medication. Instead, they will give their children breast milk. Below, we will explain the health knowledge about postpartum fever to all mothers.
1、 Does 37.8 degrees Celsius count as a fever for a parturient
A body temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius is low-grade fever, and medication during lactation will be secreted through breast milk. In order to reduce the impact on the baby, medication must be taken with caution. It is recommended to use physical cooling. You can wet the head with a cold towel, and then wipe the armpits, neck, groin and other areas with abundant blood vessels with 75% alcohol for 20 minutes each time. Pay attention to keeping warm when wiping, and do not wipe the back of the pillow, abdomen, or precordial area.
2、 How to deal with postpartum fever
1. Accurately measure body temperature
When a pregnant woman has a fever, the first thing to consider is the accuracy of temperature measurement, and not to be empty. Body temperature measurement should be taken in a quiet state, and should not be taken after eating, exercising, or bathing. Body temperature measured in this state is generally high, and should be measured half an hour after the aforementioned activities.
2. Classification of popularity
Fever is classified as low-grade fever, with a body temperature between 37.3 ℃ and 38.0 ℃; Moderate fever, with temperature fluctuations between 38.1 ℃ and 39.0 ℃; The body temperature of high fever ranges from 39.1 ℃ to 40.0 ℃; Another type is extremely high fever, with a body temperature greater than 40 ℃. When a pregnant woman has a fever, it can be judged by comparing it with the above to determine which type of fever it belongs to.
3. Drink plenty of water
Pregnant women must drink more water when they have a fever. Drinking more water can not only replenish the water lost by the body due to sweating caused by fever, but also increase urine to eliminate metabolic waste from the body, allowing heat to be excreted with urine and achieving a cooling effect. Increased urine can also achieve the purpose of flushing the urethra, reducing the chance of bacteria staying in the urethra and preventing urinary tract infections.
4. Ice pack cooling
When a pregnant woman has a fever, ice packs can be used to cool down. Wrap a layer of cotton cloth around the ice pack and do not let it directly touch the mother's skin, as it may cause discomfort to the skin. Ice packs can be placed on skin areas with large blood vessels, such as the forehead, neck, armpits, groin, etc.
5. Alcohol bath cooling method
When a pregnant woman has a fever, she can also take an alcohol bath to cool down. Usually 30% -50% is used. When taking a bath, it is also advisable to choose places with large blood vessels, such as armpits, thigh roots, and popliteal fossa. When taking a bath, pay attention to the strength of your hands and avoid scratching the skin.
The above is the basic health knowledge about postpartum fever. Do not use medication indiscriminately because it is necessary to breastfeed, otherwise it will have an impact on the baby. Also, drink plenty of water. Generally, if the fever is low, it is not a problem to apply ice packs. It is absolutely necessary to see a doctor when taking medication. Eating more fruits and vegetables can increase resistance, and it usually takes a few days to recover.
