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Overwhelming tiredness is especially worrisome if:
Overwhelming tiredness may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
This swelling is not like the usual slight swelling that most moms have during pregnancy, especially during the last few months of pregnancy.
Swelling of your hands or face is especially worrisome if:
Swelling of your hands or face may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
There is no specific number of movements that is considered normal, a change in your baby’s movement is what is important.
Your provider may teach you about kick counts — a way to measure your baby’s movement over time – to help you identify when to get help.
A slowing of stoppage in movements may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
Anytime during pregnancy or up to 6 weeks after birth
These symptoms are especially worrisome if:
Swelling, pain, or redness may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
Vaginal bleeding, fluid leaking, or spotting after pregnancy may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
Some vaginal leaking is normal after pregnancy. It’s normal to have bleeding and cramping while your uterus heals and returns to its pre-pregnancy size in the 6 weeks after birth.
Bleeding should slow and stop over time:
6 weeks after giving birth, your uterus has usually healed and returned to its normal size.
Vaginal discharge during pregnancy is more worrisome if you also have:
Vaginal discharge during pregnancy may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
Some vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy.
It’s normal to have small amounts of fluid leaking out of your vagina while you’re pregnant, such as:
Pay attention to the changes in your discharge and call your doctor if you have questions.
Feeling severely sick to your stomach or throwing up is especially worrisome if:
Feeling severely sick to your stomach and throwing up may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
Severe belly pain is especially worrisome if you also have:
Severe belly pain may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
These symptoms can happen at any time and anywhere or may be triggered by a specific event.
These symptoms are especially worrisome if:
Chest pain or a fast beating heart may be warning signs of other problems, such as:
Trouble breathing is especially worrisome if:
Trouble breathing may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
A fever is especially worrisome if you also have:
A fever may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
Vision changes are especially worrisome if:
Vision changes may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
If you feel out of touch with reality (you see or hear things that other people don’t), or if family/friends are worried about your safety or that you might hurt others, get help now.
Options for getting help now include:
Thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
Feelings and thoughts about hurting yourself or your baby:
You’re not alone–call your care provider for help.
Feeling dizzy or faint is especially worrisome if:
Feeling dizzy or faint may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
A headache is especially worrisome if:
A lasting, severe headache may be a warning sign of other problems, such as: