What is the effect of maternal fever on the fetus

Fever in pregnant women will affect the fetus, and the effect varies in early, middle and late pregnancy, such as fetal deformity, miscarriage, preterm labor and other conditions.
1. Early pregnancy: If the fever exceeds 39℃ and lasts for more than half a day, it may affect the embryo in the sensitive period, causing it to develop deformities and may even cause miscarriage.
2. Mid-pregnancy: at this time, the placenta has been formed, which will block the invasion of some pathogenic bacteria, but at this time, if the fever is caused by Listeria monocytogenes infection, it may cause miscarriage or even intrauterine foetal death and so on.
3. Late pregnancy: at this time maternal fever on the fetus is relatively small, but may also make the fetal heart rate is too fast, at this time if the maternal fever can not be lifted, may also cause preterm labor.
Pregnant women with fever are advised to go to the hospital for examination and early treatment to avoid affecting the health of the mother and child. During pregnancy, you should pay attention to the diet of comprehensive nutrition. Pay attention to more rest, avoid labor.