fever during pregnancy

How reduce a fever during pregnancy without using medicine?

A temperature higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38.5 c°) or the illness causing the fever could harm both you and your developing baby. A high fever increases the risk of birth defects or  miscarriage in early pregnancy. The higher the fever and the longer it lasts, the higher the risk.

Once your doctor confirm that your fever is no cause for concern, you can decide how to handle it. If you want to lower your fever without using medicine like acetaminophen (paracetamol) or just don't have any on hand you can try these methods:

ü Lie down and place a cool, wet washcloth on your forehead and body parts.

ü Take a lukewarm tub bath or sponge bath. Avoid using cold water, since it can cause you to shiver, leading to a spike in temperature. Lukewarm water will work fine – your fever will fall as the water evaporates off your skin. (You may have heard that a sponge bath using rubbing alcohol will bring down a fever. Don't try this, as it can cool you down too quickly, prompting your body to reheat even further. Breathing in the vapors can be harmful, too.)

ü Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and help cool your body from the inside out.

ü Turn on a fan. Don't let it blow directly on you, because that could cause you to become chilled. Instead, put it on a low setting and let it circulate the air around you.

ü Dress in one light layer of clothing. If you get chilled, wrap yourself in a light blanket until you're warm enough to remove it.

ü Stay indoors in a cool place. Or, if you're outside, stay in the shade.

Bringing your fever down won't cure your illness, but it can help you feel more comfortable and avoid dehydration.