Warning Signs During Pregnancy

Please call us right away if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms.

• Bleeding or spotting.

• A gush or leakage of water.

• Uterine cramping or tightening 6 or more times per hour that is not relieved with rest and hydration, if you are less than 37 weeks pregnant.

• Sharp, nonstop pain in your belly.

• Fever over 101°F or 38°C.

• Nausea or vomiting that persists for more than 24 hours and unable to keep down and food or fluid.

• Sudden swelling of face, hands, or feet and does not improve overnight or with rest or elevation

• Continued severe headache that won’t go away after resting and/or taking acetominophen (Tylenol).

• Blurred vision or spots, stars, flashing lights before your eyes. Much like what you see if you stand up too fast.

• Pain and/or burning when you urinate.

• Decrease in your baby’s normal movement and activity. Your baby should move at least 10 separate times in a 2 hour period every day after 28 weeks. (See Kick Sheet for further instructions.)