Average body temperature is around 98.6° F (37.0° C) A fever is an elevated body temperature with these readings: Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher Oral (mouth) ...

The mother remained afebrile during and after delivery ... infant to be monitored for 48 hours in the hospital. Vital Signs: Temperature, 98.5 degrees axillary; pulse, 130; respiratory rate ...