Warning Signs
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 for the pregnancy related problems listed below. If you are more than 20 weeks pregnant you should go to labor and delivery for the pregnancy related problems listed below.
Go to the hospital immediately if 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 your provider 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