Question

I’m eight months pregnant and have a cold, sneezing has caused abdominal pain. I’m wondering if this situation will affect the fetus, and whether maintaining a body temperature between 37 to 37.4 degrees is harmful to the fetus.

Answer

Condition Analysis: Hello, usually a mild cold has little impact on the fetus. If discomfort is severe, it is recommended to go to the hospital for intravenous drip treatment and avoid taking medication arbitrarily. Since you currently only have a sneezing symptom and your temperature has not reached a fever, it generally will not cause intrauterine hypoxia in the fetus. The abdominal pain you feel may be due to muscle spasms. It is recommended to increase your intake of fruits and fluids. If the symptoms are mild, you can choose not to take medication temporarily, as the common cold has a self-healing nature and the symptoms will subside after about a week. If symptoms are severe and difficult to bear, you can go to the hospital for antibiotic treatment, as such medications have less impact on the fetus. Wishing you good health.