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A member asked:
If i have a fever in the second trimester, does that put the baby at risk?
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Why the fever?: Depends what the fever is from. Most common infections that cause fevers do not hurt your baby. There are some, though, that can - rubella, for example.
Answered 8/29/2017
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Depends on situation: Illnesses that you have that are localized like a cold or ear infection have no effect on baby. If you have an illness with a blood phase, where the germ gets into the blood, like the flu or measles, the baby can be affected. Best check it out with your doctor to be sure.
Answered 4/4/2017
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