Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You have severe vaginal bleeding. You have soaked through one or more pads in an hour, and the bleeding is not slowing down.
- You have chest pain, are short of breath, or cough up blood.
- You have sudden, severe pain in your belly that does not go away.
- You passed out (lost consciousness).
Call your doctor or midwife now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You have a fever.
- You have vaginal bleeding.
- You are dizzy or lightheaded, or you feel like you may faint.
- You have signs of a blood clot in your leg (called a deep vein thrombosis), such as:
- Pain in the calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin.
- Swelling in your leg or groin.
- A color change on the leg or groin. The skin may be reddish or purplish.
- You have symptoms of a urinary tract infection. These may include:
- Pain or burning when you urinate.
- A frequent need to urinate without being able to pass much urine.
- Pain in your low back (below the rib cage and above the waist).
- Blood in your urine.
- You have belly pain.
- You think you are having contractions.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or midwife if:
- You have vaginal discharge that smells bad.
- You feel sad, anxious, or hopeless for more than a few days.
- You have other concerns about your pregnancy.