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Can Fever During Pregnancy Harm The Baby?
I am 6 weeks pregnant and have caught a cold. On day one my fever went up to 100.8. The following 3 days my temp stayed normal during the day and went up to 99.6 at night. On the 5th day, my fever was completely gone. What are the chances that this fever has harmed my baby? What are the chances of spina bifida?
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the fever for 5 days due to cold doesn't harm the baby.Do not worry.Take adequate fluids upto 3 litres per day.As the fever is gone it means the infection is subsided.Spina bifida does not have any relation to fever.So relax.As the pregnancy is a low deficiency state infections are common.Take healthy nutritional diet to combat infections.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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