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Fever during third trimester
I'm 33 weeks pregnant. I recently attended a family function and now I have a fever. I'm not on medication. I am doing home remedies like steam inhalation. So the recovery process is slow. I guess it's a viral fever. Will such fever during this time affect my baby?
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It may affect your baby.
Please don't take any medicine by self+medication.
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Fever can affect the baby specially if it's viral.Proper medication to be taken.
Keep a count on fetal movements
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Consult a Gynaecologist
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
High grade fever affects the baby.
Consult with your gynecologist.
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Dr. Parthvi Patel
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Surat
If your fever is not treated in time , it will affect your pregnancy and Fetus .
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Connect and consult with obstetrician asap
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Keep checking fetal movements/ baby movements after each meal.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes a very high grade fever can adversely affect the baby
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