Do we get fever in early pregnancy?

Question

I'm feeling a bit feverish, and my period is late, so I'm wondering if these could be related. Do we get fever in early pregnancy, or is it usually something else?

Mohana Prasad · Answer

Honestly, my body felt like a furnace in early pregnancy, but that was just hormones! But a real fever is different. If your temperature is actually high, please message your doc because you can't just pop any random paracetamol now.

Anindita Pai · Answer

I totally understand how frightening it feels when you are warm and worried about the baby inside you. Please take a deep breath and check your temperature. If you have a high fever, call your doctor gently so they can guide you safely.

Sridevi Tayal · Answer

Feeling warm or having a mild temperature rise is normal due to progesterone, but a proper high fever is not normal in early pregnancy. Do not take self-medication. Call your gynac immediately to find the cause of the fever.

Sulochana Shetty · Answer

I just delivered a few months ago and remember having a mild feverish feeling in week 6. My doctor told me to stay hydrated and strictly advised against taking over-the-counter pills. Check with your doctor before taking anything.

Riya Pandey · Answer

I remember feeling very warm and feverish early on, but my doctor told me to track it with a thermometer. If it's a real fever, please contact your hospital or doctor. During my own C-section recovery and pregnancy, I realized taking prompt medical advice is always the safest.