What should a pregnant woman with early fetal bud and fetal heartbeat do if she has influenza and fever?

May 07, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Hello, doctor. I'd like to ask, what should a pregnant woman do if she has just developed a fetal bud and heartbeat but now has influenza B and fever?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
If a pregnant woman has a fever, she should promptly go to the hospital for further examination to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment, taking care to avoid any adverse effects on both the fetus and herself. First, the pregnant woman should measure her body temperature daily to monitor whether the fever persists. Second, she should visit the hospital to have her temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and other vital signs checked. Finally, based on the test results, the underlying cause of the fever should be identified and appropriate measures taken. Generally, detecting a strong fetal heartbeat can reassure a pregnant woman with fever, as conditions such as endometritis, gestational diabetes, and placental prematurity may cause fever but might not necessarily affect the fetus. However, if the fever occurs alongside certain other conditions, it could potentially impact fetal health, necessitating timely medical consultation and proper treatment.