At the onset of conception, a woman begins to react sensitively to the slightest changes in her own well-being. Immediately after waking up in the morning, mommy listens to the changes: somewhere she stabbed, nausea appeared, she felt a pull in her stomach, she felt dizzy, etc. Not many people know that temperature fluctuations against the background of hormonal changes are quite normal. Therefore, low temperature during pregnancy is by no means uncommon. Out of ignorance, novice mothers panic, this is quite natural, because the slightest changes in such a state cause anxiety.

If in any doubt, please contact your gynecologist.

Thermometric data are considered one of the most important indicators, since it is this symptom that manifests itself at the slightest unfavorable changes. The normal temperature is considered to be 36.6 ° C. If there are deviations in any of their directions, then this should not cause much concern. Although many girls are seriously worried, even if the temperature has deviated from normal by 0.1 ° C. But if there are generally accepted norms, it should be taken into account that for each patient everything is individual and temperature characteristics are determined by the work of intraorganic structures.

Normally, the thermal level can fluctuate between 36-37.4 ° C, and in the morning it is always lower than in the evening. Therefore, low body temperature during pregnancy for the morning hours is considered quite commonplace. If the mother takes thermal measurements without getting out of bed, immediately after sleep, then this coefficient will be below normal. If a pregnant woman takes her temperature repeatedly during the day, then these data will constantly change, and in the evening the temperature may again rise by half a degree or a degree, which is quite normal.

Rise in thermal parameters are noted in a pregnant woman after a cup of hot tea or a hearty breakfast, a hot shower or bath, or after a long stay in an overly warm and stuffy room. Even a smoked cigarette leads to a rise in temperature by a few tenths of a degree, although pregnancy and cigarettes are incompatible things. In any case, mom should take into account such nuances and not panic every time the temperature rises.

Temperature measurement rules

In order for the temperature readings to be reliable, it is necessary to measure correctly.

The thermometer should be placed in the armpit, after cleaning the skin with napkins, it should become dry. The thermometer is inserted and pressed tightly by hand, while the clothes should not interfere with the patient's measurements. You can also take measurements in the oral cavity, for which the tip of the thermometer is placed under the tongue, and the mouth is tightly closed. You need to breathe through your nose. When measuring in the oral cavity and in the armpit area, the data will differ markedly, usually in the first case the temperature is 0.5-1 degrees higher than in the armpit.

Normal indicators for pregnant women

Most often, the temperature in early pregnancy rises to subfebrile values ​​​​of 37.1-37.4 ° C. For some, such numbers persist throughout the entire gestation, which is considered quite normal and does not apply to pathological conditions. It's just a physiological feature of pregnancy. Such slight temperature rises can be influenced by a variety of reasons. One of them is the active production of progesterone, which is responsible for thermoregulation.

In addition, the temperature norms during gestation increase against the background of a weakened immune apparatus, as a result of which immunosuppression occurs, due to which the child is protected from possible rejection. But only an obstetrician-gynecologist can determine the true cause and significance of the deviation, so you must notify your doctor about temperature changes. It may turn out that mommy considers thermal changes to be normal, and in the meantime, some kind of infection, inflammation and other pathologies will develop in her body.

If the temperature is raised

The expectant mother must have a rest during the day

If the temperature in a pregnant woman rises above the forms acceptable for bearing, that is, it is 37.5 ° C and above, then such a sign should be considered a deviation, indicating the development of a hyperthermic state in the patient. Specialists distinguish only 4 degrees of hyperthermia, where the first degree starts from 38 ° C, and the fourth degree is characterized by an indicator of 40 ° C. The last stage is incredibly dangerous not only for the period of gestation, but also for the life of the patient herself.

There are many reasons for the increase in temperature during pregnancy, but if it reaches the 38-degree mark, then the woman needs urgent help. It is very dangerous for a pregnant woman if hyperthermia disturbs for more than a day. Such a long exposure to the body at elevated temperatures leads to unpleasant consequences:

1. Violation of cardiovascular activity;
2. Functional abnormalities of the placenta;
3. Intraorganic intoxication;
4. The development of intrauterine malformations in the fetus such as developmental delay or placental insufficiency;
5. An increase in uterine tone, which is incredibly dangerous for maintaining a pregnancy, as it threatens to terminate it.

Therefore, hyperthermic conditions require urgent correction to reduce performance, otherwise the consequences can be the most deplorable.

Hypothermia

It is clear that mothers perceive the increase in temperature with alarm. But what to do when detecting low body temperature during pregnancy, i.e. hypothermia, when the temperature drops below the 36-degree mark. Such a condition should not be immediately recorded as pathological signs, since there are many reasons for it and they do not always mean health problems. Sometimes the pregnancy itself is the main factor that caused the temperature to drop. Moreover, sometimes hypothermia is an early diagnostic symptom of pregnancy.

Quite often, lowered temperature indicators in the first or second trimester are nothing more than a manifestation of a physiological reaction that develops as a result of growth and development inside the mother of the child. Sometimes the appearance of a low temperature during pregnancy is only an individual feature of the mother, to which she simply did not pay attention or did not know before the gestation period, since previously such a feature did not cause discomfort and discomfort.

Why is the temperature lowered during pregnancy

When carrying, you need to eat fresh fruits and vegetables

During gestation, the temperature drops quite often, so hypothermia is not considered uncommon. And if a slight increase to 37.4 degrees is considered the norm, then hypothermia may not be such, therefore, it requires closer attention from the patient and specialists. It happens that reduced thermal indicators indicate the development of hypothyroidism - an endocrine pathology that is associated with insufficient production of thyroid hormones. Against this background, a woman becomes sleepy and constantly tired, lethargic, she has swelling, which is often attributed to pregnancy.

Low temperature indicators can become a dangerous condition, provoked by other factors:

• Toxicosis;
• neurological disorders;
• Weak immunity;
• infectious processes;
• Adherence to strict diets in which a woman is constantly hungry;
• Overwork or stress, excessive workload;
• Excessive loads;
• Also, anemia can lower the thermal parameters in a pregnant woman. It has been proven that low temperature is closely related to hemoglobin deficiency;
• Hypoglycemia or glucose deficiency. Sugar deficiency often leads to hypothermia, accompanied by dizziness and weakness, and in severe cases - nausea and vomiting, sticky and cold sweat, pallor. This condition develops against the background of malnutrition, starvation or diabetes.

Treatment is necessary, for which you need to contact an endocrinologist or therapist.

How to normalize indicators?

If the specialist did not find any pathological factor that provoked the development of hypothermia in a pregnant woman, then no treatment is needed, because low temperatures in this situation are a physiological feature. To avoid unpleasant complications, mom needs to eat a balanced and regular diet, fully relax and ensure timely sleep.

Also, a woman in position is recommended to take special vitamin preparations, avoid disorders and try to maintain a positive attitude. A low temperature during gestation can be pathological or physiological in nature. If there are no deviations in the analyzes, the patient is in excellent condition, then there is no reason for restless unrest. If the patient has pain and severe weakness, then it is necessary to identify the true etiology of the pathology.

Decreased basal rate

The temperature is not always determined in the armpit. Quite often, measurements are taken rectally, that is, the basal temperature is measured. In the first weeks of gestation, basal indicators should be 37-37.5 ° C. If the rectal temperature is below these figures, then the development of conditions dangerous for the pregnant woman is likely. With its lowered values, the doctor may suspect a possible threat of interruption, especially in pregnant women who have experienced miscarriages before.

Lack of sleep, excessive physical activity, colds or infectious pathologies, the use of certain medications, or a violation of the rules for measuring thermometric indicators can provoke a decrease in basal indicators.

How to take basal measurements correctly

In order for the results of basal measurements in a pregnant woman to be as accurate as possible, certain rules must be observed. Firstly, measurements of BBT indicators will be uninformative when taking oral contraceptives, hormonal drugs, alcohol or sedatives. Secondly, it is necessary to take measurements in the anus, and not in the oral cavity or vagina. Measurements should be started after a full sleep lasting at least 5-6 hours. Rectal measurements are taken in the morning without leaving bed. Excessive movements can lead to distortion of the results. To prevent this from happening:

• It is better to prepare a thermometer in the evening, shake it off in advance and put it on the bedside table;
• Rectal measurements should be carried out at the same hours, holding a mercury thermometer for about 6-10 minutes, and an electronic one for about a minute. With each measurement, you need to hold the thermometer for the same amount of time;
• Measurements must be carried out with one thermometer;
• To avoid inaccuracies or errors, enter each result in a special graph.

If during the measurements stable hypothermia or hyperthermia was noticed, then it is necessary to consult a gynecologist in order to find out the true cause of abnormal fluctuations in thermometric indicators.

During the period of bearing a child, many changes occur in the female body. The main changes are observed in the endocrine system - the level of progesterone and estrogen increases significantly. The immunity of the expectant mother also suffers, the body produces fewer protection factors against pathogenic microorganisms.

The normal temperature during pregnancy differs from the physiological values ​​\u200b\u200bcharacteristic of a woman who does not bear a child. This phenomenon is observed due to an increased amount of progesterone and an immunosuppressive state.

Favorable body temperature

For a healthy person, normal body temperature is between 36.0 and 36.9 degrees Celsius. Thermometer values ​​between 37.0 and 37.9 degrees are called subfebrile, from 38.0 to 38.9 degrees - febrile, from 39.0 to 40.9 degrees - pyretic, more than 41.0 - hyperpyretic.

The listed classification is valid only for measurements taken in the axillary region. The temperature in the mouth is higher by about 0.3 degrees, in the rectum - by 0.5 degrees. You should also take into account the measurement error of the thermometer.

Favorable body temperature during pregnancy

The temperature during pregnancy may be slightly elevated compared to the values ​​of the average person. This phenomenon is associated with the action of the hormone progesterone. After ovulation, from the second half of the menstrual cycle, a corpus luteum forms in the ovary of a woman. This organ produces progesterone, a hormone that supports gestation.

One of the functions of progesterone is to maintain a high basal temperature (measured in the rectum) at a level of up to 37.4-37.5 degrees. Such values ​​are necessary for the processes of implantation and cell division of the fetal egg. If a woman does not become pregnant, a few days after ovulation, the corpus luteum dies off, and the temperature returns to normal values.

If the conception took place, the corpus luteum does not die, but continues to synthesize progesterone. That is why the basal temperature in the first days of pregnancy is often several tenths of a degree higher than normal values. However, in some women it may remain below 37.0-37.1. Such values ​​are typical for expectant mothers whose normal body temperature in the armpit is less than 36.6 degrees.

Attention! The permissible temperature in the 1st trimester of pregnancy, when measured in the armpit, ranges from 36.0 to 37.2 degrees, at later dates the maximum values ​​normally do not exceed 36.9 degrees.

Summarizing the above, the temperature in early pregnancy, measured in the armpit, can lie in a wide range from 36.0 to 37.2 degrees. When the thermometer is in the oral cavity, the upper values ​​\u200b\u200breach 37.4 degrees. Basal temperature at the beginning of pregnancy can reach 37.5 degrees.

However, the corpus luteum functions only until the beginning of the 2nd trimester of pregnancy. Normal body temperature in pregnant women after 14 weeks of gestational age should not exceed 36.9 degrees when measured in the axillary region.

Low temperature during pregnancy

Low body temperature during pregnancy - a temperature that is less than 36.0 degrees when measured in the armpit. Sometimes such indicators are the result of improper use of a thermometer. In other cases, low temperature in early pregnancy is the result of the following diseases:

#one. Hypothyroidism.

Its hormones affect all processes occurring in the human body, including heat transfer. With a reduced amount of thyroxine, there is a decrease in metabolism, weakness, fatigue, and swelling. People with an underactive thyroid may experience chills without an increase in body temperature.

#2. Nutrient deficiencies.

A person receives energy and warmth when eating food. In the first weeks of pregnancy, women often suffer from toxicosis, which is why most of the food is not digested and the body experiences starvation.

#3. Fall of immunity.

During pregnancy, the body of the expectant mother synthesizes fewer antibodies, which can be manifested by a decrease in body temperature.

#4. Increased loads.

Stress and physical fatigue can provoke disturbances in the thermoregulation center located in the brain.

Low body temperature in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy is often the result. The decrease in hemoglobin occurs due to the growing need for iron and vitamins B3 and B12, which do not come in sufficient quantities with food. Due to the decrease in the number of red blood cells, the intensity of metabolism and heat production decreases.

Another cause of a drop in body temperature in the middle or end of the childbearing period is gestational diabetes. The disease leads to impaired glucose metabolism, which leads to pathologies of thermoregulation.

Low body temperature does not directly affect the fetus. However, the listed diseases and conditions can provoke malnutrition of the unborn child, his growth and developmental delay.

When diagnosing a body temperature below 36.0 degrees for more than two days in a row, a woman should immediately seek medical help. The doctor will prescribe additional tests and instrumental methods of research that will help to make a diagnosis and choose a treatment.

High body temperature during pregnancy

Fever during pregnancy is almost always one of the symptoms of infectious and inflammatory diseases. This reaction is protective, since many pathogenic microorganisms cannot live and multiply with high heat exchange. An increase in body temperature occurs due to the activation of the center located in the medulla oblongata.

Quite often, infections are accompanied by other complaints. The most common of them are symptoms of general intoxication: dizziness, weakness, nausea, etc. Depending on the focus of the lesion, other complaints that are characteristic of certain diseases join the general complaints: abdominal pain, cough, blood in the urine, etc.

Any microorganism is conditionally dangerous for the fetus. Bacteria and viruses can cause the following negative reactions:

#one. congenital anomalies.

Even cold pathogens can cause fetal malformations. The earlier the infection occurs, the more serious the consequences for the unborn child. In the 1st trimester of pregnancy, there is a risk of such severe anomalies as the absence of a heart or kidney, underdevelopment of the brain, and an increase in the number of limbs. Quite often they lead to intrauterine death of the fetus. In later pregnancy, microorganisms cause less severe malformations that are compatible with life. The most dangerous agents are the causative agents of TORCH infections - toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes.

#2. Decreased blood supply to the placenta.

Due to the development of oxygen starvation of the fetus, a delay in its growth and development, pathology of the central nervous system is formed.

#3. Placental abruption.

This pathology is manifested by bleeding from the vagina and pulling pains in the lower abdomen. Without medical assistance, placental abruption ends in the death of the fetus.

#4. Increased uterine tone.

Some bacteria and viruses synthesize antibodies that affect the smooth muscles of human internal organs. Due to this, the uterus begins to spontaneously contract, which leads to miscarriage or premature birth.

#five. General intoxication.

The severe course of the disease affects the entire body of the expectant mother. With infections, the cardiovascular, urinary, digestive, and respiratory systems can suffer, which will lead to a decrease in fetal nutrition.

High fever treatment

In no case should you self-treat for infectious diseases during pregnancy. The doctor must make an accurate diagnosis, assess the need for treatment and select. Many medications are contraindicated during the period of bearing a child, so their independent selection can lead to unpredictable consequences.

In most cases, subfebrile temperature should not be brought down, as it helps the mother's body fight infection. Temperature readings above 38.0 degrees almost always require intervention.

Among the non-drug methods for treating elevated body temperature, one of the most famous is tea with a variety of additives. , lemon, lemon balm, raspberries and other products have antiseptic properties, strengthen the immune system, supply the mother's body with vitamins.

Also, the expectant mother should drink as much clean cool water as possible. It causes sweating, which lowers body temperature. Wiping with cool water is useful, cooling the skin of a woman.

Treatment of SARS in pregnant women:

Medical treatment is extremely limited during pregnancy. The safest are Paracetamol preparations, which in the course of studies did not cause congenital anomalies of the fetus. However, these drugs should not be taken for more than 3-5 days in a row, as they contribute to impaired kidney and liver function.

In the absence of the effect of Paracetamol, the doctor may prescribe more serious drugs. Nurofen is a modern remedy that not only reduces body temperature, but also relieves pain and inflammation. However, this medication is prohibited from taking from 30 to 40 weeks of pregnancy. Nurofen affects the smooth muscles of the uterus and, when taken in the 3rd trimester, can provoke pathologies of labor.

Celecoxib preparations are one of the strongest remedies for fever. However, medications should not be used in the third trimester of pregnancy. At earlier dates, their admission is possible only if there are serious indications.

Acetylsalicylic acid preparations are strictly prohibited in early pregnancy, as they increase the likelihood of developmental abnormalities in the unborn child. Also, drugs of this group cannot be used in the third trimester of the gestation period due to their effect on labor and the cardiovascular system of the fetus. The drugs can be used from 14 to 28 weeks, but even at this time they are not advisable to take, since there are more effective and safer analogues.

Disease prevention

To prevent infection of the expectant mother, immunity should be increased. To do this, she is recommended to engage in light sports - feasible gymnastics, swimming, badminton, etc. Also, a pregnant woman should walk a lot in the fresh air, avoid strong physical exertion and stress.

To strengthen the immunity of the expectant mother, you should take a responsible approach to planning your diet. It should include a sufficient amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Several times a week, a pregnant woman should eat lean meat, fish, fresh vegetables, fruits and berries. If necessary, the expectant mother can take vitamin complexes.

Also, a pregnant woman should reduce the likelihood of infection. To do this, she is recommended to ventilate the room in which she is, not to contact with sick people, dress warmly, and not sit under a draft, fan and air conditioner. If possible, she should avoid public places, especially in the autumn-winter period.

A woman who is expecting a baby is advised to carefully follow the rules of hygiene. Upon arrival home, the expectant mother should thoroughly wash her hands and wash her face with soap. It is advisable to rinse the mouth with an antibacterial rinse. During pregnancy, you should not touch animals that can be carriers of infections.

One of the important indicators of the state of the body is body temperature. After pregnancy, temperature values ​​\u200b\u200bmay rise to 37.2 ºС. This is the norm. If the body temperature reaches 38 ºС and other symptoms are observed (cough, rhinitis, pain in the lower abdomen), a specialist consultation is necessary. Perhaps an increase in temperature indicators signals the development of an inflammatory process in the body and timely seeking medical help will avoid serious consequences.

During the period of bearing a child, the temperature values ​​\u200b\u200bmay decrease slightly. What does, for example, a temperature of 36 in pregnant women mean? Is medical intervention required in this case? Let's figure it out.

You should know that low body temperature can be an individual feature of the body, which a woman reveals only during pregnancy.

Therefore, a temperature of 36.5 during pregnancy may be the norm for a particular woman. There is no reason for concern in this case. However, it is still necessary to consult with your doctor, since a temperature of 36-36.9 during pregnancy can be a manifestation of the disease. Next, consider the most common causes of a decrease in temperature indicators during the period of bearing a child.

Pathologies of the endocrine system

If the temperature is 36.2 during pregnancy, this may indicate a dysfunction of the thyroid gland. One of the diseases of the endocrine system is hypothyroidism. This pathology develops due to iodine deficiency in the body and is accompanied by symptoms such as:

Hypothyroidism requires appropriate treatment, since in the absence of adequate therapy, involuntary termination of pregnancy is possible. Therefore, with a decrease in temperature values, it is necessary to visit your attending physician, who will conduct a thorough examination and, if necessary, give a referral to an endocrinologist.

Decreased immune system function

In order to maintain pregnancy under the influence of progesterone, the activity of the immune system is inhibited. In this regard, the body of a woman is more susceptible to the occurrence of colds and SARS.

As a result of the transferred infectious diseases, accompanied by an increase in temperature indicators, the body of a pregnant woman is depleted, the thermoregulation of the body is disturbed. As a result, a temperature of 36.4 can be observed during pregnancy. In such a situation, it is required to immediately contact a specialist to clarify the diagnosis and carry out the necessary therapeutic measures.

Lack of sex hormones

Low temperature during pregnancy (36.6 and below) may be due to a lack of sex hormones in a woman's body. In such a situation, there is a threat of miscarriage. It is the hormone progesterone that is responsible for the normal course of pregnancy - it prevents uterine contractions, which lead to detachment of the fetal egg. If, in addition to a decrease in temperature values, there are pains in the lower abdomen of a pulling nature, bloody discharge from the vagina, a pregnant woman needs emergency medical care. Treatment in this case is carried out with the use of drugs containing progesterone (Utrozhestan, Duphaston).

hypoglycemia

In the first trimester of pregnancy, many women suffer from toxicosis. With this violation, appetite decreases, nausea and vomiting often occur. As a result, the body of a pregnant woman may be deficient in essential nutrients. As a result, the general condition of the body worsens, temperature values ​​\u200b\u200bmay decrease. Other symptomatic manifestations of this pathology are:

• tachycardia;
• intense sweating;
• slow blood circulation;
• headaches;
• respiratory dysfunction.

After regular nutrition is established, body temperature returns to normal. If you cannot cope with the problem on your own, you should contact a specialist who will select the appropriate diet.

Improper nutrition can lead to the development of anemia. This pathology is also characterized by a decrease in temperature values.

In addition, this disease is manifested by increased weakness, tachycardia, dry mouth, deterioration in the condition of nails, hair, and skin. A decrease in hemoglobin interferes with the normal development of the fetus. A child can be born with iron deficiency and other pathologies.

Overwork of the body

A temperature of 36.7 during pregnancy may be the result of frequent emotional stress or lack of sleep. Excessive psychological or physical stress has a negative impact on the work of the whole organism. Overwork, in the absence of compensatory recovery, leads to exhaustion of the body, which can threaten the further course of pregnancy.

A low temperature during pregnancy (36.8 and below) does not always indicate a violation in the body of the expectant mother. If such a phenomenon is detected, you should consult with your doctor. The specialist will conduct a thorough medical examination, the results of which will confirm or deny the presence of pathology.

Timely implementation of adequate therapeutic measures will prevent the development of dangerous complications.

Thermoregulation, that is, the body's ability to control body temperature, is an important process that includes both heat production (production of thermal energy) and heat loss (elimination of excess heat). Normal temperature does not always correspond to the classic value of 36.6 °C. It tends to fluctuate - in the morning, before the start of physical activity and food intake, it drops, and after a hearty lunch or dinner, physical activity, stress, and also in the evening, it can reach 37 ° C and even slightly exceed this figure. In pregnant women, an acceptable upper limit is 37.5 ° C, provided there are no pathological symptoms.

Body temperature depends not only on internal, but also on external factors. In the cold season in a cool room, it decreases - the longer the body is in adverse conditions, the higher the risk of hypothermia and a significant decrease in temperature indicators. Also, low temperature in pregnant women is observed:

• with intoxication (poisonous substances come with food, water, air);
• with insufficient caloric content of the diet, lack of nutrients, anemia;
• when using alcoholic beverages, medicines;
• with the introduction of a large number of solutions intravenously;
• with hypothyroidism;
• with hypoglycemia.

All of these conditions are manifested, except for hypothermia, by various symptoms, which simplifies diagnosis. However, they are not only found in pregnant women. It is much more difficult in cases where low temperature during pregnancy remains the only sign. It is important to understand that a slight decrease may be the result of fatigue, stress, or an acute infectious disease.

Causes of hypothyroidism

Low body temperature during early pregnancy may be associated with hypothyroidism. Its occurrence is due to a deficiency of thyroid hormones. Among the main causes of development in pregnant women are the following:

• autoimmune thyroiditis;
• therapy with iodine preparations;
• radiation therapy;
• history of thyroidectomy.

A woman suffering from hypothyroidism and not receiving replacement therapy has a high risk of complications: intrauterine growth retardation, premature placental abruption.

Hypothyroidism is a condition that can have an extremely adverse effect on fetal development.

Thyroid hormones are necessary for the formation of the central nervous system and play an important role in the maturation and functioning of the brain. In the first half of pregnancy, the fetal thyroid gland is inactive, and an adequate course of processes requiring the participation of its hormones occurs only with sufficient production by the maternal gland or timely drug compensation of thyroid insufficiency in the mother. If hypothyroidism is not treated, already in the first weeks of pregnancy, hormone deficiency leads to irreversible consequences for the fetus - intellectual development disorders and other pathological changes.

Symptoms and treatment of hypothyroidism

Patients are concerned about:

• weakness, drowsiness;
• memory loss;
• bradycardia;
• hypotension;
• chilliness;
• dry skin;
• edema;
• constipation, etc.

Hypothyroidism is not always characterized by a bright clinical picture, often has erased symptoms; weakness and low body temperature during pregnancy can be the initial manifestations of the pathological process.

The mainstay of treatment is thyroid hormone replacement therapy. L-thyroxine is prescribed, dose adjustment is carried out according to the results of laboratory tests. After childbirth, it is necessary to examine the child to exclude congenital hypothyroidism.

Hypoglycemia in pregnancy

Glucose is the main energy substrate. During pregnancy, the metabolism is rebuilt, the need for energy increases significantly. In late gestation, hypoglycemic conditions may occur, manifested by:

• weakness;
• arousal;
• sweating;
• feeling of hunger;
• headache;
• nausea;
• tremor;
• loss of consciousness;
• convulsions.

This variant of hypoglycemia is called hungry; for the purpose of prevention, a diet sufficient in terms of caloric content and composition of nutrients, eating at the same time is necessary.

Hypoglycemia also develops in women with diabetes. Predisposing factors are: violation of the diet, vomiting of pregnant women, insulin overdose. There is a strong feeling of hunger, cold sweat, trembling, headache.

In the case of hypoglycemia, it is necessary to administer 40-60 ml of 40% glucose intravenously, laboratory assessment of glucose levels. With the initial signs of a hypoglycemic state (feeling of hunger, confusion, dizziness, sweating), the patient can eat a small amount of sugar, sweets, honey, white bread, drink fruit juice. Low temperature during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester quickly normalizes after correction of glycemia. The need for further therapy is determined by the attending physician.

Pregnancy is one of the most amazing conditions in the life of every woman. After all, a new life is born inside it!

The process of bearing a baby is accompanied by many joyful, bright, unusual moments. There are also nuances, difficulties associated with health, general condition, the need to constantly protect oneself from nervous shocks, hypothermia, and overstrain. But still, this is nothing compared to the sublime feeling that gives the awareness of motherhood.

The woman's body is sensitive to all the processes taking place inside and around it. Including the birth of a new life. This is accompanied by hormonal changes, increased body temperature, sensitivity to people and the environment, exacerbation of chronic diseases, and so on. And the woman herself is completely renewed and, as it were, reborn ...

About what body temperature in the early stages of pregnancy, as well as in the second and third trimester, the reasons for its increase and much more - in this article.

General information

Among the various signs of an interesting situation, such as toxicosis, delay, there is also a temperature sign, which is caused by several reasons.

Physiologically, this is due to an increase in the level of the pregnancy hormone - progesterone, produced by the adrenal glands and genitals, especially intensively in the first weeks after the birth of a new life.

This happens because it is a necessary condition for the conception and bearing of a baby in the womb of a woman. It affects the hypothalamus, where the sources of thermoregulation of the body are located.

In addition to an increase in body temperature, signs of pregnancy in the first weeks after conception are sometimes: runny nose, cough, sore throat.

At this point, it is important to use medicines carefully. And before doing this, a woman needs to see a doctor as soon as possible to diagnose the whole body and get the right recommendations from a specialist about the use of drugs.

With the normal course of the pregnancy process, all these "symptoms" should pass as quickly as they appeared.

Just in this way, the body is rebuilt to the state and the fulfillment of a new task for it.

woman's temperature

A change in thermoregulation in a woman's body affects the overall body temperature and basal (the one that reports on the state of the genital area).

What is the body temperature during pregnancy? 37 degrees is a normal indicator if a woman has an assumption about an interesting position. On average, it can reach 37-37.6 degrees.

This is typical for both general and basal temperature.

The first is measured with a thermometer in the armpit. The second - rectally.

Basal temperature

As a rule, the most accurate measurements of this indicator can be obtained in the morning, immediately after waking up. Measurement is carried out by placing a thermometer either in the vagina or in the rectum.

At this moment, you can not abruptly get out of bed, worry or show violent emotions. It is recommended to be in an absolute state of peace and quiet. Let the family decide their own issues during these 30 minutes, without touching the woman at the moment.

It is most convenient to have a thermometer nearby - on a table, bedside table, near the bed. A good option is an electronic thermometer that reflects the most accurate numbers. But a regular one will work too.

All the indicators obtained must be written down in a notebook, in order to then build a temperature curve for the cycle (from the first day of the previous menstruation to the first - subsequent).

It is according to these numerical data, which the graph reflects, that the state of the sexual sphere of a woman can be seen during one cycle.

The value of basal temperature in early pregnancy

Thanks to this indicator, you can determine the exact time of ovulation, that is, the most favorable days for the birth of a new life.

And the information obtained by measuring the basal temperature indicates the state of the female genital organs as a whole.

There are three time periods that are one common menstrual cycle:

• follicular;
• ovulatory;
• luteal.

Each of them affects the level of female hormones and, as a result, the basal body temperature. And these phases are clearly visible on the temperature curve that a woman can build by measuring it every day for the entire cycle.

Every woman knows that during a normal cycle, this indicator is constantly changing (in the first half - a low temperature level, starting from the 11th day - it rises).

On the first day of the start of a new cycle during pregnancy, the basal body temperature is 37 degrees, it can stay at this level for several weeks. And this is the most accurate sign of the interesting position of a woman.

Future mothers who, before the cherished conception, faced some problems (hormonal failure, inflammatory processes and other negative reasons) that affected the body's ability and ability to become pregnant, are well aware of their usual basal temperature indicators. Therefore, it is very easy to note the discrepancy and determine the cause for them.

And it is also important to listen to the woman herself to her body, its condition. After all, the very moment of conception and attachment of the embryo to the wall of the uterus is also palpable.

body temperature during pregnancy

Quite often, the expectant mother's first weeks of pregnancy (trimester) are accompanied by a slightly elevated body temperature - 37.2-37.4 degrees. Such data are observed, according to statistics, in 8 out of 10 women in the early stages.

This is considered normal from a medical point of view. There are several main reasons for this:

1. Active production of the main hormone of pregnancy.
2. Change in metabolism.
3. Decreased immunity (physiologically, this provides protection by the body of a new life that has begun to develop in it).

First trimester temperature

As noted above, in the early stages of pregnancy, a woman's immunity decreases. This process is natural, and no drugs are required for its implementation. Hence the symptoms of a cold.

It is during these weeks that the expectant mother may feel chronic fatigue, malaise, headache.

As for progesterone, this hormone is very necessary during pregnancy. And at an early stage - in the first trimester - it can also contribute to problems with urination, changes in the stool.

This is due to the fact that progesterone is responsible, in addition to the attachment of the embryo and the development of the baby, for relaxing the muscles of a woman.

The body temperature before pregnancy delay (in the first and subsequent weeks) is in an elevated state, this is especially noticeable in the evening, when it can reach 37.5 degrees. But it normal.

Temperature in the second trimester

When the first stage of pregnancy comes to an end and the second begins, the woman's body also continues to undergo various changes associated with the development of the fetus.

During this period, progesterone is still actively produced. Therefore, the body temperature during pregnancy in the early stages and now reaches 37-37.5 degrees.

But during this period there are several noticeable changes in the condition of a woman.

Feeling better: toxicosis stops, mood and sleep are evened out.

Also in the second trimester, the baby begins to develop quite actively. And this becomes an additional burden on the woman's body.

The cardiac and excretory systems are especially affected. Chronic diseases may worsen. It can also cause an increase in body temperature during pregnancy.

Temperature changes in the final phase of pregnancy

In the third trimester, this figure should normally drop to a level slightly less than 37 degrees.

If in the early stages of pregnancy the body temperature rises, and this is physiologically explainable, as in the second trimester, then in the final phase of this process, everything gradually begins to return to normal.

In addition to individual cases associated with some chronic health problems of the expectant mother herself (disturbance of the pituitary gland and other reasons).

If the cause is a disease

Sadly, a pregnant woman is also susceptible to viral or colds, like any other person.

And a sign of this can also be an increase in overall body temperature. But there is some difference here: when an upward change in this indicator occurs due to pregnancy, it stays in the region of 37-37.6 degrees.

If the cause is a cold, flu or other illness, then the temperature can jump to 38 degrees or more. It is especially alarming if it cannot be knocked down for some time. It is also dangerous for a pregnant woman to have a sharp decrease in the indicator to below 36.6 degrees.

Ways to normalize temperature during pregnancy

It is very important for the expectant mother to avoid any chemicals in her “diet” while carrying the baby. Even if there is a clear hint of a cold.

The body temperature can also be gently brought down with herbal infusions and teas, since the abundant use of a healthy liquid removes all disease-causing substances from the body.

Perfect for:

• tea with raspberry jam;
• dried fruits compote;
• sweet tea with fresh lemon;
• ginger tea (an excellent remedy not only for colds, but also a sedative that eliminates nausea, and so on);
• Mint tea;
• milk with honey;
• herbal teas (chamomile, sage).

Honey is the most useful remedy for the initial stage of a cold. If there is no allergy, then it can be safely consumed in its pure form, as a bite to tea, with milk.

All this is due to the ability of honey to "pull out" a cold from the human body without causing harm - which is especially important for a pregnant woman.

You can also do warm rubdowns (from herbal tinctures, but without alcohol).

Summary

Thus, an increase in general body temperature in the first weeks of pregnancy, as well as in the second and third trimesters, is not a cause for alarm.

The main thing for a future mother is to be under the supervision of a doctor, to know exactly the causes of temperature fluctuations and various manifestations of her body. Also, listen carefully to yourself.