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Prenatal Information -- Warning signs in pregnancy

There are a few symptoms that you may need to be concerned about during your pregnancy. If you are less than 20 weeks pregnant you should go to the emergency room. If you are more than 20 weeks pregnant you should go to labor and delivery for pregnancy related problems.

Go to the hospital immediately you have:

Bright red vaginal bleeding
Pounding headaches that won't go away after taking Tylenol
Vision problems such as blurred vision, double vision, or seeing spots
Sharp sudden pain in your abdomen that doesn't go away
Leaking fluid -- usually a gush but may be a constant slow trickle
Any signs of labor before 37 weeks
Major change in your baby's movement

You can wait until office hours and call the doctor if you have:

Swelling in your feet, ankles, hands, and face that doesn't go away
Burning when you urinate
Fever over 100 degrees
A decrease in your baby's movement
Vaginal discharge that is irritating or has a bad odor

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