I am early in my first trimester and I started having a sore throat, fever and chills. I was wondering how dangerous that may be to the baby. I am going to see a doctor but right now it is four a.m. and I can't sleep! If anyone has had a similar experience during pregnancy please let me know.
Thanks
2006-07-14 22:58:55 · 10 answers · asked by babykate 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It might be dangerous because of the fever. I only had a toe infection when I was pregnant and I was so worried but reassured by my OB/GYN that it was okay. I'm glad to see that you're going to the doctor and not just trusting people out here. Good luck!
2006-07-14 23:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just went through something like this with the whole fam. Turned out it was mono. The kids had a fever of 103+ and sore throats headaches body aches. It lasted only 3 days for my kids (8months and 3 years) but almost 3 weeks for me and hubby! If it was confirmed by a doctor that you had strep go get her antibiotics in the morning. There's probably no need to rush to the er tonight unless she's having very serious issues. The fever reducer IS working and working pretty darn well if she's down to 100, it only lowered my kids fever to 101.5! If she's breathing we'll, peeing enough, she's not inconsolably crying then wait it out till morning and keep an eye on her and keep her comfy. Try to push some fluids because staying hydrated will help lower her fever. I know it's terrifying when the babies are sick but if I had rushed my kids to the er for every high fever we'd be broke and have wasted a lot of time. But if you really think something is horribly wrong with her (other than strep and a fever) take her there. After all you know your kid better than anyone. Oh and don't forget that the fever is the body's defense to kill off the germs. A fever isn't so bad it just makes us uncomfortable. Brain damage doesn't start to happen until it gets higher than 106
2016-03-16 22:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strep Throat During First Trimester
2016-10-29 22:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by jacquelin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Per Dr. Lawrence Jay Rappaport M.D. (Ob-Gyn Specialist Expert) (see http://experts.about.com/q/ObGyn-Pregnancy-issues-1007/34-weeks-pregnant-strep.htm): "Certainly, if you have a sore throat and fever, a throat culture should be done. If it is, indeed, a streptococcal infection, you should be treated with antibiotics. However, a throat infection should not cause any harm or threat to the baby...."
Yes, because once it gets a rash...it becomes scarlet fever (which I had as a child and that is no picnic, believe me!)
from Dr. C. Edgar Koop's Website (former surgeon general)
"The infection is spread by person-to-person contact with nasal secretions or saliva, often among family or household members.
People with strep throat get sick 2–5 days after they are exposed. The illness usually begins suddenly, with a fever that peaks on the second day. Many also have sore throat, headache, stomachache, nausea, or chills.
In some people, strep throat is very mild, with only a few of these symptoms. In others, strep throat is severe. There are many strains of strep. Some strains produce toxins that can lead to a scarlet fever rash. This rash is thought to be an allergic reaction to the toxins. Untreated, strep throat can sometimes lead to rheumatic fever. Kidney complications are among the other possibilities."
2006-07-14 23:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should call the ER. A fever means that you have some sort of infection which can be dangerous, especially in the first trimester...call now
2006-07-14 23:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by forever_yours41704 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I have been very sick with my last one. I was in bed sleeping for almost a week. Make sure you take some Tylenol. Do not take anything with a aspirin or acetaminophen in it. It is a blood thinner and not good right now. It is good to see a doctor, but get your fever down, right away, it is not good during prego. feel better.
2006-07-14 23:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it will harm your baby. I would go to the Dr. just in case, though. When I was 14 weeks I got a stomach virus and thought I was dying. But it didn't hurt the baby at all.
2006-07-15 02:43:00 · answer #7 · answered by mommycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See ur doc as soon as you can..dont take any meds without the consent of ur doctor..Strep throat is a bacterial infection and you need anti-biotics...that wont harm your child...but let him prescribe what you need..Good Luck and congrats on ur Baby2-B
2006-07-14 23:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some tylenol.the biggest threat is overheating in ur first trimester.Tylenol is safe during pregnancy and will reduce ur fever.
2006-07-14 23:39:47 · answer #9 · answered by prettylittlepowderkeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any infection is potentially harmful to the baby. See a doc asap.
2006-07-14 23:02:42 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋