Think I've got the flu, should I call my MW?

[whenhenshaveteeth]

I'm 12wks with DC2.

I started getting what I thought was a cold on Monday and it quickly evolved in feeling like I was coughing barbed wire with a nose completely blocked. I didn't take much notice, after all it was just a cold but yesterday my temperature shot up to 39.5 C, I literally drenched the bed last night, I have a constant headache and this morning I couldn't stand up for more than 2 min without fainting.

I'm obviously ill but I don't want to bother the MW if it's just going to go in a couple of days on the other hand, of course, I don't want the baby to suffer.

Sounds like what I've got! (luckily I've not had a temp) Def call the MW, I called mine and she gave me a friendly telling off for going to work and packed me off to the GP's. I've now got antibiotics for a chest infection. Don't think there's much you can do, sure baby won't suffer but a temp is not great when your preg.

Don't forget that's part of the thing MW are there for. Mine was really helpful x

iv had the same I couldnt move for 2 days it was awfull im a week on and im still full of cold have a awfull cough and sore throat.
I drank lots of honey and lemon took regular paracetmol and I also had codine for the aches and tried to sleep as much as poss.
my go wouldnt give me antibiotics as im 38 weeks and allergic to pencillin and there wasnt much else he could give safley at this stage in my pregnancy apparantly!
I hope you feel better soon!!!

Yes def go to the GP, I had a chest infection a while ago and she was concerned about pneumonia so gave antibiotics before it progressed.
Hope you feel better soon x

Call your gp if youre concerned, flu isnt pregnancy related thus doesnt need a midwife. Lots of rest and fluids too.

Thanks everyone and you're right meconium the flu isn't pregnancy related, why would I call my MW? Honestly, the fever is preventing me from thinking straight.

I spent all day in bed - thank God DS was at nursery! I got up when he got back to do his bath and all but I'm back in bed now as I was starting to feel sick and faint. I did have a really big nap this morning and doing nothing while staying warm was definitely a good idea.

sparkle hope you feel better soon.

please do phone the doctor, having a fever of over 38C is dangerous for the baby and it must be brought under control.

have you been taking paracetamol? if not, start -- it will at least lower the fever a little bit in the interim.

hope you feel better soon.

I would defo call the MW. I had my flu jab at St Georges on Monday and the midwife said there were currently 3 pregnant women in intensive care with flu. Better to be safe x