Warning Signs During Pregnancy
Certain symptoms should be reported to your physician immediately, during any stage of the pregnancy. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bleeding or leaking fluid from the vagina
- Blurry or impaired vision
- Unusual or severe abdominal pain or backaches
- Frequent, severe, and/or continuous headaches
- Contractions before 37 weeks that occur 4 times every 20 minutes, or contractions 8 times an hour that last for more than an hour
- Decrease in baby's movements
- Dizziness
- Excessive vomiting and diarrhea
- Fever over 100º F
- Pain or burning with urination
- Strong cramps
- Swelling of face, fingers, and feet
- Chills
- Inability to tolerate foods or liquids
- Muscular convulsions
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