HOW TO REDUCE FEVER DURING PREGNANCY

24/03/2021

A low fever during the first-trimester pregnancy will not cause any problem, but a high temperature can be dangerous for your baby. But instead of sitting there worried, you need to take measures to deal with a fever.

Stay in a cool area. Remain in an airy place. Turn on an overhead or vertical fan and rest near it.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Do not overdress yourself. Cotton clothes assist in proper air circulation. If you are feeling cold, then cover yourself with a light sheet.
Take a warm wash or sponge bath. It helps in lowering your temperature.
Consume plenty of fluids. Drink juices such as lemonade help in lowering your body temperature and regaining lost glucose and electrolytes.
Get plenty of rest. Being in an inactive mode keeps your body cool and lowers the risk of fainting and stumbling due to dizziness.
Apply hot or cold packs to bring down fever.

- You can buy the ready-made hot and cold packs available at drug stores or make them at home.

- To make a hot pack at home, heat a damp washcloth in the microwave for 55 seconds. Test the temperature before use to prevent scalding.

- You can also wrap ice in muslin cloth or foil and apply it directly on the forehead to reduce fever.

If the fever doesn’t subside after following these home remedies, then consult a doctor. Your healthcare provider could recommend urine and blood tests, to diagnose the cause of your fever.

At AIH, we offer a wide range of Ob-Gyn care focusing on pregnancy care, treatment of gynecological diseases, screening for benign or malignant tumors, premenopausal treatment, etc. We have also developed all-in Pregnancy Care and Delivery Programs suitable for pregnant women at different stages and for different types of delivery.

AIH Hospital is fully equipped with state-of-the-art 4D ultrasound machines, DEXA Bone Scanners, endoscopic devices, etc. In addition, AIH also possesses a system of comfortable and modern delivery / postoperative / postpartum rooms. Our system of American standard versatile rooms - or LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum) rooms equipped with “4 in 1” facilities, is the first of its kind here in Vietnam. Once a pregnant woman is placed in these rooms, this is the only room she and her family will use during the whole birthing process from labor till stabilization. LDRP rooms help limit risks and pains for moms and babies, especially in cases of difficult birth.

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