I've noticed my body temperature has been slightly higher than usual since I found out I'm pregnant. Is it normal for body temperature to rise in early pregnancy? What causes this change in the body?
Your metabolism and progesterone levels increase, raising your temperature. I kept my evening walks very slow and drank lots of water to stay cool, with my doctor's approval.
The hormones raise your body temperature slightly, which is expected. But please monitor it closely and contact your doctor if you feel very hot, dizzy, or if it turns into a high fever.
It is completely normal and happens because of the rise in progesterone hormone right after conception. However, if you have a proper fever over 100 degrees, please check with your doctor immediately.
I felt so warm and flushed in my first few weeks, I almost thought I had the flu! Did anyone else feel like their body was constantly radiating heat in the beginning?
I've been tracking my basal body temperature while trying to conceive, and it's amazing how progesterone keeps it high. It's a great sign of early pregnancy hormones working!
It is just your body working hard to create a cozy home for the baby, thanks to progesterone. Don't worry, just wear light cotton clothes and stay hydrated.
