Patient's question:
My wife has been recovering well physically for 40 days postpartum, but in the past week, she has been experiencing frequent fever in the evening or at night. Even after taking traditional Chinese medicine fever-reducing drugs, there hasn't been much improvement. What could be the cause of this?Doctor's answer:
Fever during pregnancy will affect the fetus? Generally, high fever in pregnant women causes an increase in heart rate, which in turn increases the fetal heart rate, potentially causing adverse effects on the fetus. High fever can also stimulate the uterus, leading to uterine contractions and potentially resulting in premature birth or miscarriage, or even fetal death. The specific situation of the pregnant woman, such as symptoms of a cold, constitution, gestational age, and environment, should be analyzed and handled accordingly. If the pregnant woman has complications, such as heart disease or emphysema, a cold and fever may worsen the existing condition. Family members and medical staff should provide more care for the pregnant woman and take measures for treatment as early as possible.