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| 5-7. CHANGES OF BODY TEMPERATURE DURING PREGNANCY a. A slight increase in body temperature in early pregnancy is noted. The temperature returns to normal at about the 16th week of gestation. b. The patient may feel warmer or experience "hot flashes" caused by increased hormonal level and basal metabolic rate. |
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