Does pregnancy cause a temperature increase?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

After pregnancy, a woman's body temperature will rise. It is generally higher by 0.5 degrees compared to normal. The normal axillary temperature is 37 degrees Celsius or less, and after pregnancy, a normal body temperature is considered to be 37.5 degrees Celsius or less. If the temperature exceeds 37.5 degrees Celsius, it indicates a fever.