Decreased body temperature in the first days of pregnancy. Low body temperature during pregnancy - causes and consequences

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body temperature at pregnancy may differ from the usual indicators of a woman. It can be associated both with the individual characteristics of the organism of the expectant mother, and be increased or decreased due to pathological causes.

The concept of basal temperature

Basal temperature called indicators obtained at rest in the mouth, in the vagina or rectum. According to these data, one can judge the menstrual function of a woman.

Basal temperature measurement is used for:

• detecting the presence of ovulation;
• determining the onset of pregnancy by temperature;
• contraception;
• assessment of the state and detection of deviations in the work of the endocrine system.

It is especially recommended to monitor the basal temperature for women who have been trying to get pregnant for a long time, who have previously experienced miscarriages or the threat of termination during current or previous pregnancies.

Measurement of basal temperature for the purpose of contraception is possible, since the most dangerous days are identified, on which the probability of becoming pregnant is highest. However, all modern contraceptives protect against unwanted conception much more effectively, and also prevent sexual transmission of infectious diseases. Therefore, at present, experts do not welcome contraception in this way.

Indicators of basal temperature in the absence of pregnancy

For those who only dream of motherhood, measuring basal temperature is a simple and fairly reliable way to determine ovulation. Using this method, you can identify the onset of favorable days for conceiving a child. By changing these data, pregnancy can be determined at the earliest possible time, almost immediately after conception.

Both with an increase and a decrease in basal temperature, you should immediately contact a specialist.

The temperature chart during pregnancy is compiled for visual observation of fluctuations in indicators in the first four months. At the same time, the obtained measurement results are entered into the table, and also marked on the finished template, so that a temperature curve is obtained.

Fever during pregnancy: causes

During pregnancy, body temperature can rise for various reasons. The change in its indicators can be both physiological, as a result of changes in the hormonal background and thermoregulation processes in the expectant mother, and be a manifestation of a variety of diseases.

Increased body temperature during pregnancy can have the following reasons:
1. Individual characteristics of the body of a pregnant woman.
2. Infectious diseases (ARVI, intestinal infections).
3. Other, rarer causes (allergic reactions, acute surgical pathology, non-infectious inflammatory processes).

Let's consider them in more detail:

Individual characteristics of the body

Normal temperature during pregnancy may be slightly elevated. As mentioned earlier, in connection with the new state of the woman's body, the hormonal background and the processes of thermoregulation change. Many expectant mothers constantly feel hot, but they feel good at the same time, and there are no symptoms of any disease.

Distinctive features of this state:

• usually temperature indicators fluctuate within small subfebrile figures (approximately 37-37.5 o C);
• during pregnancy, this temperature lasts for a long time (sometimes until the very birth);
• there are no symptoms of any diseases.

However, if the expectant mother finds herself elevated temperature, this should be reported to a specialist. Whether this is a variant of the norm, or a manifestation of any disease, can only be judged by a doctor after conducting the necessary examination. Only upon receipt of negative results, a temperature of 37 o C or slightly higher during pregnancy can be considered physiological. When all causes of subfebrile condition are excluded, you should not worry or take any measures.

Infectious diseases

Often, fever during pregnancy is associated with the occurrence of SARS. Expectant mothers are generally more prone to infectious processes than women in their normal state. This is caused by the extra load on the immune system associated with childbearing. All this leads to a secondary immunodeficiency state.

Distinctive features of elevated temperature during infectious processes:
1. With SARS and other infectious diseases, the temperature during pregnancy can rise to 38 o C and above.
2. There are other symptoms of the disease, for example, a pregnant woman may have a sore throat, high fever, cough, runny nose.

Both in small and late pregnancy, fever and the infectious diseases that cause it can lead to miscarriages and premature births, the occurrence of various malformations in the child, and become the cause of intrauterine infection of the fetus. Therefore, when fever and other symptoms of the disease appear, it is extremely important to consult a doctor in a timely manner.

When the temperature rises, the expectant mother should follow a number of rules:

• Seek medical attention promptly. Therapist together with an obstetrician-gynecologist should deal with the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in a pregnant woman.
• Even if the signs of the disease are not pronounced (for example, a temperature of 37 o C and a runny nose during pregnancy), they must be reported to a specialist.
• It is better to avoid visiting clinics, especially during epidemics - call a doctor at home.
• In no case should you take medications on your own, since most of them are contraindicated for pregnant women.
• It is also better not to abuse "home" methods of therapy. So, drinking plenty of water in the later stages can contribute to the occurrence of edema, and many medicinal herbs are contraindicated.

In addition to SARS, fever in a pregnant woman may be associated with other infectious diseases. Fever and upset stool can be a manifestation of an intestinal infection. In some cases, it even becomes necessary to treat the disease in a hospital, using infusion (i.e. intravenous) administration of drugs. At the same time, nausea, vomiting, and a slight subfebrile temperature may be the norm in the early stages, and indicate toxicosis.

The urinary tract and kidneys are frequent targets for pathogens. There are diseases such as pyelonephritis, cystitis. Their appearance is especially characteristic of later periods, when the enlarged uterus presses on the nearby urinary tract. As a result, there may be a violation of the outflow of urine, and favorable conditions are created for the reproduction of microorganisms. Therefore, an increase in body temperature during pregnancy may well be associated, for example, with an exacerbation of chronic pyelonephritis, or an acute process. In addition to fever, this disease is accompanied by pulling sensations in the lower back, painful urination, and some other symptoms.

We should not forget about such a cause of temperature in pregnant women as childhood infectious diseases. Expectant mothers, like everyone else, are susceptible to diseases such as chickenpox, measles and others. Moreover, some of them (for example, rubella) can pose a serious danger to the fetus. All these infections are accompanied by a high fever (there may be a temperature of 38.5 o C and above) and the appearance of rashes on the skin. Therefore, women in position, especially those who, due to personal desire or for some other reason, were not given preventive vaccination, should avoid sick people, as well as places of quarantine for these diseases.

Other reasons

Fever can be caused by a variety of diseases. This may include allergic conditions, exacerbation of systemic inflammatory diseases (rheumatic fever, systemic lupus erythematosus and others), acute surgical pathology.

Fever during pregnancy: treatment

Of course, it would be best if you do not have to take drugs for fever and other manifestations of the disease during pregnancy. However, very often there is a need to prescribe medications.

To bring down the fever during pregnancy, you can use the following means:
1. Folk methods of treatment.
2. Medicines.
3. Other supportive therapies (such as physiotherapy).

Folk methods

Non-drug measures for elevated temperature in a pregnant woman include:

• Plentiful warm drinking, usually recommended during infectious diseases, during pregnancy often has to be limited. This is especially true in later periods, when excess fluid can contribute to the occurrence of edema. You should also limit fluid intake when a high temperature in a pregnant woman is associated with pyelonephritis or other diseases of the urinary tract.
• For drinking, you can use warm herbal teas (chamomile, linden) with raspberries, milk with honey and butter. The liquid must not be too hot.
• You should not unnecessarily wrap up and dress, install a heater near you, otherwise a slight fever can rise to febrile numbers (38 o C and above).
• If the temperature has risen to subfebrile figures, then physical methods of cooling are used. However, you should not get carried away with them - hypothermia during pregnancy is also useless. You can apply compresses on the forehead from towels moistened with water at room temperature. As they dry or heat up, they can be rewetted.
• Hot baths, including foot baths, are contraindicated, as they can reflexively increase the tone of the uterus, contributing to the occurrence of bleeding and premature birth, lack of oxygen to the fetus. Also, hot water can contribute to the rush of blood into the veins and the occurrence of edema.

You should be very careful about folk medicines for temperature during pregnancy, recipes for which can be found on the Internet, reference books, or from familiar grandmothers. They may contain herbs and other substances that are not currently used in expectant mothers. Therefore, before asking for advice on the Internet, you should first consult with your doctor. Under no circumstances should you treat yourself. Remember: this is not only about the health of the mother, but also the fetus.

If the increase in body temperature in a pregnant woman is insignificant, then the listed methods will be enough to reduce it. If the fever has reached high numbers or lasts for a long time (more than 3 days), drug therapy is prescribed.

In cases where the temperature has not risen much, but there are other signs of a serious condition of the pregnant woman (for example, intense headache, a feeling of heaviness in the frontal region, raids in the throat, thick purulent or bloody discharge from the nose, the appearance of cloudy or dark urine, and others) - immediate medical consultation is indicated.

Medicines

Pills for temperature during pregnancy, as well as other forms of antipyretic drugs (syrups, suppositories, powders) are prescribed for fever above 38.5 o C.

Rules for prescribing drugs during pregnancy:

• When choosing medicines, they stop at those that are safe for the fetus.
• Most drugs can have a negative effect on the baby, or there is not enough information about the use during pregnancy. Therefore, in no case should you take medicines without the advice of a doctor.
• Antipyretic drugs are prescribed when the body temperature rises above 38 o C, and in the later stages - at 37.5 o C.
• Often there is a need to prescribe several drugs (for fever, cough, nasal congestion and other symptoms of the disease), sometimes they resort to the use of antibiotics (for sore throat, pyelonephritis and a number of other serious infectious conditions).
• Usually, along with drugs for the treatment of the underlying disease, the doctor prescribes drugs to stimulate the immune system (for example, Viferon) and vitamin preparations.
• In some cases, if the disease is life-threatening for the mother or fetus, drugs that are not usually used in pregnant women may be prescribed. But this is done only for its intended purpose and under the supervision of a qualified specialist.

The most effective way to reduce fever during pregnancy is taking antipyretic drugs. Currently, paracetamol-based drugs are considered the safest means for expectant mothers. However, prolonged and uncontrolled intake is undesirable, since they can have a negative effect on the liver and kidneys, cause hematopoiesis and bleeding disorders. Paracetamol can be taken no more than every 6 hours (maximum 4 times a day).

It is possible to use homeopathic antipyretic drugs, such as Viburkol (release form - suppositories for rectal use). However, there is not enough data on its use in pregnant women, so it is better to refrain from self-medication.

Medicines containing aspirin, indomethacin, ibuprofen, metamizole sodium (Analgin) have a large number of side effects on the fetus, so pregnant women are prescribed in extreme cases (with intolerance to other drugs).

The ideal option is a single dose of paracetamol at a temperature above 38 o C, after which you should call a doctor to determine further treatment tactics.

If during the use of drugs in a pregnant woman there are any adverse reactions, pain, pulling or discomfort in the uterus, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Other Methods

In some cases, with elevated temperatures during pregnancy, resort to other methods of treatment. For example, if fever is associated with acute surgical pathology, surgery is indicated. Some physiotherapy procedures may also be prescribed.

Fever during pregnancy: consequences

Usually a slight increase in body temperature during pregnancy does not pose a danger to the fetus. It is also believed that a short-term elevated temperature of 1-1.5 o C (for example, as a result of overheating) also does not affect the child. But this applies only to cases where the temperature is not associated with severe pathology.

A fever above 38 o C is dangerous, especially if it arose due to the course of an infectious disease. A pathogenic microorganism can negatively affect the fetus, causing intrauterine infection, the occurrence of congenital malformations, and even death of the fetus.

What is dangerous fever during pregnancy:

• Elevated temperature can have a negative impact on the state of the placenta, causing its premature aging and detachment, increased tone and premature birth.
• In conditions of high fever, protein metabolism can be disturbed, which leads to impaired development of organs and systems of the fetus, and the formation of congenital malformations, intrauterine growth retardation.
• Intoxication of the body as a result of elevated temperature and the underlying disease can lead to pathology in the work of the cardiovascular system in the mother or fetus (thrombosis, DIC and other conditions).
• Temperatures above 38 o C adversely affect the nervous system of the fetus, can affect the mental abilities of the child, the development of the facial skeleton.

Measures to prevent the occurrence of fever during pregnancy include:

• avoid crowded places, especially such as a clinic, during the season of colds;
• frequent airing and cleaning of the apartment;
• washing hands with soap upon arrival home;
• the use of individual dishes, towels, if there are patients in the house, infectious diseases;
• in the season of colds - regular rinsing of the mouth and rinsing the nose with boiled water.

Low temperature during pregnancy

The change in body temperature during pregnancy does not always occur in the direction of its increase. Some expectant mothers may temperature drop.

The reasons for the low temperature can be:
1. Individual characteristics of the body that are accidentally detected during pregnancy.
2. Some diseases (for example, endocrine pathology, toxicosis of a pregnant woman).

Pregnancy at a low temperature may not cause concern for the health of the child if it is physiological for the mother. However, in any case, it is necessary to consult a specialist to exclude possible pathological causes of this phenomenon.

Often low temperature is associated with toxicosis during pregnancy. It usually appears in a serious condition of the expectant mother, associated with dehydration and electrolyte disturbances as a result of loss of fluid and trace elements with vomiting. Such a course of toxicosis requires therapy in a hospital setting.

Sometimes a decrease in body temperature during pregnancy can appear against the background of SARS and other infectious diseases. Such a reaction of the body may indicate the presence of an immunodeficiency state and the need to consult a specialist.

A woman during pregnancy becomes more attentive to her health, so even a slight ailment can cause anxiety. Awareness of responsibility for the unborn child makes the expectant mother more suspicious. A pregnant woman may start to panic even because of a change in body temperature, which previously did not bother her at all, since there were no signs of feeling unwell.

Low temperature during early pregnancy

During pregnancy, a woman often experiences an increase in body temperature. Modern medicine recognizes this fact as quite normal, not requiring the intervention of a doctor. A slight increase in temperature is the body's reaction to changes occurring in the body in connection with pregnancy.

And if at first the expectant mother may be frightened by the readings of the thermometer, then, having familiarized herself with the information about a possible increase in body temperature during this period of time responsible for her, she will understand that this is not scary.

If everything is clear with an increase in temperature, then what to do when the body temperature of a pregnant woman is below normal? How to overcome the feeling of cold?

The temperature may be lowered due to the presence of several factors. First of all, it must be borne in mind that this property could have taken place before the state of pregnancy, just the fair sex did not notice this, because she did not measure body temperature.

If we are dealing with this particular case, then there is no reason for concern, this is just a feature of the body of a pregnant woman, and she cannot cause any harm to the fetus.

Causes of low temperature during pregnancy

A natural decrease in body temperature is not at all dangerous. But in some cases, a low temperature in pregnant women can mean various problems or pathological conditions.

Decreased body temperature associated with diseases of the endocrine system

Also, a decrease in body temperature can signal the presence of a violation of the functioning of the endocrine system in a pregnant woman. In this case, the woman needs to contact the appropriate specialist who can identify the disease and prescribe the required treatment, taking into account the state of pregnancy.

An appeal to an endocrinologist is necessary when the expectant mother finds that her body temperature is 36.4 degrees or lower. The presence of an endocrine disease becomes more apparent if you notice that the low temperature persists for several days. Initially, a pregnant woman can visit a therapist who will conduct a general examination and, if necessary, issue a referral to a narrower specialist.

Low temperature due to reduced immunity

Another reason for low body temperature is the weakening of the protective functions of the body, including in connection with a cold.

The immune functions of the body of a pregnant woman are reduced due to vitamin deficiency.

Since the developing fetus constantly needs certain vitamins, a woman in position needs to periodically consume vitamin complexes, including for the prevention of beriberi. If a decrease in temperature is combined with vitamin deficiency, the expectant mother should consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Fever and malnutrition

A low temperature can be caused by a lack of nutrients in the body due to malnutrition. The latter is associated with toxicosis characteristic of pregnant women in the first trimester. Also, malnutrition, and, therefore, a decrease in body temperature, are possible with loss of appetite or intolerance to food odors. The temperature returns to normal when a woman begins to monitor her diet.

When to measure temperature

Based on the possibility of the above diagnoses occurring in a pregnant woman, does she need to constantly monitor the thermometer readings? It is necessary to measure body temperature only if you feel worse or if symptoms of SARS appear.

The temperature of the human body is an indicator that is one of the first to react to problems on the part of the body and which can be controlled at home. With any ailment, we almost always take the thermometer first. And during pregnancy, such a need may occur more often than usual.

A slight increase in temperature marks to subfebrile is a normal reaction of the body to pregnancy and is even considered one of its first signs. But it also happens that the thermometer indicator decreases during this period, and often to very low levels. Can such a reaction be attributed to pregnancy or should we still look for other causes of deviation from the norm? Let's figure it out.

Why is body temperature low during pregnancy?

A woman may be prompted to take a temperature by sudden weakness and chills. Most likely, she will suspect that a fever is starting. Therefore, thermometer readings below 36 ° C often surprise expectant mothers. If there is a very low temperature during pregnancy - plus or minus 35.5 ° C - then fears increase, and not without reason.

A decrease in body temperature during pregnancy can occur against the background of changes that the body of the expectant mother undergoes. Immune protection during this period weakens, very often there is a lack of nutrients (vitamins and trace elements), and therefore weakness and temperature decrease seem to be quite natural. If, in addition, a woman suffers from severe toxicosis with bouts of vomiting, cannot eat or even drink, then the malaise will manifest itself to a greater extent and with a greater probability. By the way, intoxication (or toxicosis) can cause a violation of the body's thermoregulation in any of the directions - both upward and downward.

As for the deficiency of certain substances, the decrease in temperature can be caused, in particular, by iron deficiency anemia, which accompanies so many women in position. There are similar reactions of the body to other disorders: vegetovascular dystonia, hypotension (lowering blood pressure). It is noteworthy that in many women in the position there is increased sweating, which can also be the cause of a violation of thermoregulation in the body. It is impossible to exclude the effect of stress, nervous disorders, emotional upheavals and physical fatigue and other factors. In most cases, the low temperature caused by such reasons is of a short-term nature and quickly returns to normal after rest and calm.

However, a sharp and significant decrease in body temperature during pregnancy should alert. Do not leave it unattended and be sure to consult a therapist or your gynecologist. You may need to consult other specialists, in particular an endocrinologist, because a persistent decrease in temperature indicators is accompanied, among other things, by disturbances in the endocrine system, which also happens during the period of bearing a child: pregnant women often experience hormonal disruptions.

Be sure to see a doctor if a low temperature persists for several days, even if you feel fine.

Low body temperature during pregnancy

But one should not think that a decrease in temperature always accompanies some kind of disease or disturbance in the functioning of the body. Among other reasons for this condition, doctors call pregnancy. Moreover, some of them, when a woman approaches with such a complaint, first of all recommend to exclude the “special” provision.

And all because, like an increase in body temperature during pregnancy, its decrease can also be a physiological norm in response to life developing inside. Moreover, a lower temperature regime may be an individual feature of the organism of a particular woman: if she had not measured her body temperature for a long time in a state of complete well-being in terms of well-being, then she might not have known about it.

How to increase body temperature during pregnancy?

If you or the doctor exclude participation in the decrease in temperature indicators of diseases and disorders in the body, then, firstly, there are no reasons for unrest, and secondly, special actions in this case do not need to be taken either.

However, a balanced diet, healthy sleep, good rest and a favorable emotional background are simply necessary for any woman carrying a pregnancy. Sometimes it’s enough just to get enough sleep, relax or unwind, take a course of vitamin therapy - and the body temperature returns to normal.

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Pregnancy is a very important period in the life of every woman. The body is being rebuilt, and the woman is increasingly listening to new sensations and experiencing excitement for any reason. However, it should be noted that this is not always justified. What was the norm in the normal state can change during pregnancy, and this does not always indicate some kind of danger. Body temperature is one of the indicators of the proper functioning of the body. If in ordinary life we ​​know that its norm should be 36.6 degrees, then what is the body temperature of a pregnant woman? As a rule, during pregnancy, the temperature may be slightly elevated, this is the norm. And what does the decrease in temperature mean, is it a norm or a deviation, let's see.

Low temperature, as a variant of the norm

It is worth noting that sometimes the body temperature is lower than normal, this is just a feature of this or that organism. If earlier a woman could simply not pay attention to this, then in a period of an interesting situation, of course, she began to be especially attentive to her health, and noticed this fact. And in this case, there is nothing dangerous.

Lowering the temperature in diseases of the endocrine system

Attention should be paid to the fact that earlier a woman did not notice a low temperature in herself, but revealed this only during pregnancy. If the temperature does not rise above 36.5 degrees for several days, this is an occasion to consult a specialist. Not infrequently, this can indicate diseases of the endocrine system. In this case, you must definitely visit an endocrinologist who will prescribe all the necessary studies and, based on their results, write out appropriate prescriptions for you.

Low temperature - weakened immune system

During pregnancy, a woman's immunity is weakened, very often it is during this period that she is prone to colds. If you noted that the decrease in temperature is due to the fact that you have recently been ill, then this may just indicate that the immune system is still weakened. In this case, you should also consult a doctor.

Toxicosis and temperature drop

The cause of a decrease in body temperature can also serve as an early toxicosis of pregnant women. Usually, women who suffer from toxicosis eat much less, appetite decreases, weakness and malaise lead to the fact that the temperature drops. Once this condition passes, everything will return to normal.

It is not necessary to measure the temperature daily if nothing bothers you. Try to enjoy your condition, remember that neither you nor your baby need unnecessary worries and worries. However, do not miss the moment when your body really needs help and in case of the slightest suspicion of an illness, immediately contact your doctor to clarify the diagnosis.

Author of the publication: Margarita Ignatova 

With the onset of pregnancy, the body experiences serious stress and gradually adapts to a double load. If you have joined the ranks of future mothers, you can be congratulated and wish you a happy pregnancy. Not everything always goes smoothly, even if the pregnancy is going well. The morning begins with the fact that while still lying in bed, the woman is already listening to her feelings: something pricked, pulled somewhere, is her head spinning, is it time to expect toxicosis and why the body temperature is below normal.

Not every woman knows that due to the increased level of hormones during pregnancy, body temperature can fluctuate. Most often it is reduced. It is clear that a person begins to panic, since any, even the slightest change in well-being is already a serious cause for concern. You should not worry too much, as the body adapts to a new state, and if the body temperature is below 37 degrees during pregnancy, this does not mean that the fetus suffers from this.

The concept of body temperature and norms

What does body temperature mean and what are the norms for this indicator? Body temperature is the state of the human body. Normally, the body temperature should be 36.6 degrees, and if the deviations in the direction of decrease or increase are insignificant, then there should be no cause for concern. But not everyone thinks so and often worry about it. In fact, people are mistaken, since this indicator is individual for each person and depends on the work of the body.

Normally, body temperature can range from 36.0 to 37 and 2 units (degrees Celsius), and in the morning the body temperature is always lower than in the evening.

If a pregnant woman measures her body temperature without getting out of bed, barely waking up, then this figure will be below the generally accepted norm (lower than 36.6 degrees). During the day, if the future mother decides to measure the temperature several times a day, then the indicator will change, and by the evening the body temperature may rise by 0.5-1 degrees. This is normal, in addition, the body temperature will rise after a person has a hearty breakfast or even if he drinks hot tea (or coffee), takes a hot shower or bath, or stays in a warm room for a long time (room temperature from +25 o C). By the way, after smoking a cigarette, a person's body temperature also rises slightly (smoking is prohibited during pregnancy). So future mothers need to take all this into account and not worry too much about a slight drop in body temperature.

Not all people know how to measure body temperature correctly so that the resulting figure does not cause cause for concern.

The rules for measuring temperature are as follows:

1. During the manipulation, you need to take a comfortable position, lie down or sit down.
2. The thermometer must be wiped dry before use (with a clean, dry cloth, you can use a terry towel or napkin).
3. You need to measure the temperature for 5 minutes, but no more if you use an electronic thermometer and for 10 minutes if you bought a mercury thermometer.
4. If you want to measure body temperature, then before this simple manipulation it is undesirable to drink hot drinks (coffee, tea, cocoa). It is undesirable to smoke and drink alcohol (even beer).
5. If you climbed the stairs, did a warm-up, were nervous, sang or shouted, then you first need to rest, calm down, and only after an hour you can measure the temperature.

How to do it right? Not everyone knows that body temperature can be measured in different ways, not only by inserting a thermometer into the armpit.

We measure body temperature correctly:

1. The thermometer is inserted into the armpit. Left or right, it doesn't matter. It is only necessary to wipe the skin at the point of contact with the thermometer with a towel / napkin so that it is dry. Insert the thermometer and press firmly with your hand. Clothing should not interfere with your activities.
2. We measure body temperature in the rectum. For these purposes, you need to prepare petroleum jelly and lubricate the tip of the thermometer with it. Take a position lying on your side, and very carefully insert the tip of the thermometer (half or a third of the length). For these purposes, you need to purchase a special thermometer with a soft tip. It is highly undesirable to measure the body temperature in the rectum if you have abnormalities. These are hemorrhoids, cracks in the anus, as well as constipation and diarrhea.
3. Measurement of body temperature in the mouth. In order to find out the exact body temperature, it is necessary to insert the tip of the thermometer under the tongue, keep the mouth closed. We breathe through the nose.

By measuring your body temperature in different ways, you can come to the conclusion that the readings on the thermometer may differ. So, if you measure the temperature in the rectum (rectal temperature) and in the mouth (orally), then these indicators will be basically the same, with a difference of only 0.5 ° C - this is normal. If you measure the temperature in the usual way - in the armpit, then the indicator will be 0.5 or even 1 o C lower.

High body temperature during pregnancy

Everyone knows that high readings on a thermometer are bad. When the body temperature rises above 37.5 ° C, then this is already a deviation from the norm. In medicine, this condition of the patient is called "hyperthermia". Doctors distinguish 4 stages of high temperature, starting from 38.0 Celsius (first stage) and ending with 40.0 o C (the fourth stage is hyperpyretic and very dangerous for both the woman herself and the unborn child).

If we consider high temperature during pregnancy, then overestimated rates by 0.5-1.0 o C are a variant of the norm. Increased body temperature during pregnancy may be due to high levels of progesterone. According to doctors, the body temperature of a pregnant woman up to 37.4 ° C is a variant of the norm. Of course, if the expectant mother feels well.

If the body temperature rises and the thermometer is approaching 38 degrees, then help is needed. It is very dangerous for a future mother to have a high temperature for more than 1 day, this can lead to intoxication of the body, disruption of the heart, blood vessels, placenta, and also lead to intrauterine malformations of the fetus (placental insufficiency, developmental delay). In addition, the tone of the uterus increases, and this is a very dangerous condition for every pregnant woman, since the threat of abortion is great.

What do we have to do? Consult a doctor, take tests, undergo an examination and follow the doctor's recommendations.

Low temperature during pregnancy

If a woman notices that she has a low body temperature, this is a sure sign of pregnancy. It's time to go to the pharmacy for a test, and best of all - immediately to the antenatal clinic.

Hypothermia or low human body temperature means that the thermometer falls below 36.0 o C. In a pregnant woman, this can happen due to malfunctions in the body. If you notice that your body temperature barely reaches 36.0 degrees, or even lower, but at the same time you feel good, then there is no reason to worry. Watch yourself for a few days. If the temperature continues to stay at the same level and does not rise to the generally accepted norm, then it's time to visit a doctor.

Low temperature does not affect the course of pregnancy in any way, but in some cases it can harm the health of the mother and her unborn child.

What are the causes of low body temperature?

Let's take a closer look at this issue:

• the woman eats little. Most thin women with the onset of a long-awaited pregnancy are afraid to eat more than usual and, out of habit, refuse many dishes. This is wrong, because the child must receive a maximum of nutrients in order to fully develop. If the body lacks resources (as well as vitamins), then the body temperature may drop;
• immunity decreases - this can happen during the period of bearing a baby, as the body lacks vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It is necessary to constantly replenish the “building material” for the development of the fetus - the intake of vitamin complexes;
• chronic diseases, for example, malfunctions of the thyroid gland. If a woman does not know about problems with the thyroid gland, then she may not understand where weakness, dizziness, swelling, drowsiness and a desire to constantly warm up come from (even when it is hot outside);
• transferred infectious diseases, at the stage of recovery. After suffering a high temperature as a result of influenza or OVRI, the body slowly recovers and a decrease in body temperature is possible within a few days;
• low hemoglobin - a decrease in this indicator can “pull” a decrease in body temperature;
• stress, overwork, loads lead to overstrain and malfunctions of the body;
• low blood sugar leads to the fact that a woman feels weak, nauseous, dizzy, her skin becomes pale. This condition can occur due to malnutrition, and with a balanced diet, it can indicate the development of diabetes. If a woman suffers such a condition for several days, plus a low body temperature, then you need to take a blood test (general and biochemical), urine, get advice from narrow specialists (endocrinologist, therapist) and, if necessary, do an ultrasound.

Treatment of low body temperature or hypothermia is based on clarifying the diagnosis, and only after that the identified problem is eliminated. If a woman in a position has weak immunity, the body is exhausted, then it is necessary to reduce physical activity, improve sleep, not be nervous, walk more in the fresh air and eat right. A woman will have to adhere to a certain daily routine so that the body can quickly rebuild and receive the necessary nutrients on time. If necessary, the doctor observing the pregnancy will prescribe medications, these can be vitamin complexes for pregnant women or an additional preparation containing iron to increase hemoglobin in the blood.

If a woman has abnormalities in the work of the thyroid gland, then a consultation with a narrow specialist is necessary.

Low basal temperature during pregnancy. Norm or deviation?

Not all pregnant women know how important it is to monitor basal body temperature in order to detect abnormalities during pregnancy. So, low temperature during pregnancy in the early stages may indicate a threat of interruption. The risk group includes those women who have already had a miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy.

What can cause a low basal body temperature:

• these are infectious diseases (hidden or sluggish), as well as a cold;
• heavy loads (excessive physical activity);
• bad sleep;
• taking medications;
• non-compliance with the rules for measuring temperature (if a woman ate something in the morning, and then remembered that she needed to measure the temperature).

Remember that in order to obtain accurate indicators, you need to carry out the manipulation while lying in bed in the morning. If you notice that the temperature stays lower than 37 ° C for several days, then this may indicate that the body lacks the main hormone that protects your pregnancy - progesterone. You need to go to the antenatal clinic to donate blood for hormones and find out your indicators.

What to do if hormones are not enough? The doctor will prescribe a course of treatment in a hospital to avoid abortion. This rule cannot be ignored.

By the way, if a woman feels great, the indicators are normal, the diet is balanced, the expectant mother takes vitamins and leads a healthy lifestyle, then you should not worry about the low temperature. It is possible that your thermometer has deteriorated and shows inaccurate numbers. Try to measure body temperature in several ways and with different thermometers and compare the results. If everything is fine, do not worry and enjoy every day of pregnancy, and if you are in doubt, it is better to visit a doctor to calm down. Happy pregnancy and easy delivery to you!