Fever in Pregnancy

[ATruck]

I'm trying to keep it at bay with lots of vitamin C, but I suspect I am coming down with what DH has- fever, cough, etc. I'm a little concerned about running a fever, as I have read that in the first trimester a fever can cause birth defects.

What do you think is the safest choice for fever reduction? From what I have read, I should take acetaminophen. I guess I am just nervous about taking anything.

[Pandora114]

Sit in a cool bath if you can.

just manage your fever with tepid baths if you dont want to take anything.

[5thAttempt]

Tylenol is safe during pregnancy. Cool baths are good idea. Keep you house cool too and do not use heavy blanket during the night.

[mary3mama]

First, don't stress over lower fevers. I wouldn't be concerned with anything 102 or under. Higher than that can be dangerous in 1st Trimester.

I had a raging fever last month and it was horrible. It got up to 103 and I was worried. I managed it by drinking lots of ice water and when it got too high, a long, tepid bath. I don't think I did any tylenol, but I did take the homeopathic remedy Belladonna, which is extremely effective on fevers and inflammation.

Keep hydrated and take care of yourself.

[emdeecee_sierra]

No real advice, just wanted to send Feel Better Soon vibes.

[ATruck]

Thanks so much for the advice and warm wishes. I got lucky and didn't come down with it after all (yet). Last night, I had a scratchy throat (DH's first symptom) and was feeling sort of blah, so I was so sure I'd be getting sick.

Nice to know that a low fever might not be much of a problem.