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I'm only 5 weeks pregnant and i get over heated at night when i sleep. i know it can cause birth defects to overheat. should i be worried about defect?
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Hyperthermia: while you may feel hot, your temp may by normal--measure it. If it is below 101 degrees, you are not at increased risk harming your embryo. Temps >102 early in the first trimester have been associated with open spinal defects or anencephaly, or cardiac defects, but both elevated body temperature and duration of elevation are factors. Take acetaminophen (regular, not extra strength).650 mg if hi
Answered 6/28/2016
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