I have a 98.2 degrees result.. I don't know if that says she's sick or what..
2007-01-02 04:34:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Vaginal temp is pretty accurate. Don't do a rectal. Doctors are advising against this due to risk of Rectal Perforation, very easy to do. Doesn't sound like she is too sick.
2007-01-02 05:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by Kristen B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you are doing it right! I have never herd of a vaginal temperature. For your baby you need to be doing a rectal temperature. You will not need to add anything to this temperature. What it says is your child's temperature.
2007-01-02 12:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by booker K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you shouldnt be taking a vaginal temperature. you should be taking it rectally if its a newborn, (core temperature)and whatever the rectal reading reads, is her temperature. anything over 100 you should call a doctor. Ive never heard of anyone taking a temp vaginally, and would advise against you taking a temp this way.
2007-01-02 12:37:17 · answer #3 · answered by energy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
From under the arm, you add 1 degree. Rectally, subtract 1 degree. But, I have been told by my doctor and nurses that you should only call the doctor if the temp is 100.4 or more rectally.
2007-01-02 13:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by Lewis 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should be taking the temperature rectally, or Under the armpit if you can get the child to sit still enough.
2007-01-02 12:43:23 · answer #5 · answered by kittynala 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you are taking the baby's temperature from the wrong spot.
2007-01-02 12:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by Chewie 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋