When do I have to see the doctor?

In general, it is advisable to consult a doctor once too much rather than once too little during pregnancy. If you have a slight cold, a flu-like infection or similar, you can consult your family doctor. Even if there is no danger for the child, the family doctor can initiate symptomatic treatment and, above all, provide some sedation.

This is very important during pregnancy. However, you do not necessarily need to see a doctor if you have a mild cold and fever up to 39°C. Higher fevers, however, should be clarified by a doctor. In case of additional gynaecological symptoms such as vaginal discharge, itching in the genital area, pain in the uterus or bleeding, you should consult your gynaecologist. If you suspect a rubella infection, you should also consult your gynecologist immediately.

From when should I go directly to the hospital?

If a very high fever – over 39°C – suddenly occurs without any apparent reason and without any other accompanying symptoms, you should visit the clinic immediately. There is a risk of premature rupture of the bladder in the course of an amniotic infection syndrome. Another indication may be premature labor or pressure pain in the uterus. A foul-smelling discharge is also a typical symptom of amniotic syndrome. As this is a highly acute clinical picture that endangers both mother and child, you should not waste any time and turn to a clinic with confidence.

What are the consequences of fever during pregnancy?

Fever during pregnancy does not usually have negative consequences. Slight flu-like infections are harmless and are accompanied by moderate fever. Mostly expectant mothers feel the fever as very stressful because they worry about the well-being of their unborn children.

From a medical point of view, however, the fever is not associated with an increased health risk for the child. In some cases, fever is a symptom of a serious illness, such as amniotic syndrome. In this case there is an increased risk for the child. Premature birth or a serious infection, both of the mother and the child, may occur.In case of very high fever, over 39°C, severe accompanying symptoms or foul-smelling, vaginal discharge, a doctor should be consulted immediately, as these can be indications of an infection of the amniotic fluid. A premature rupture of the bladder is also to be considered negative and should result in immediate action.