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A member asked:

Im pregnant with a temp of 96.6 i have a cold, is this okay?

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Dr. Chevies Newman answered

Sure: You won't have damage due to a 96.6 degree temp! it's not a fever. The cold is a drag but happens all the time pregnant or not, won't affect pregnancy.

Answered 5/4/2017

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