WARNING SIGNALS OF
PREGNANCY
If any of the following symptoms occur, you may wait until office hours to notify your doctor, but do not wait more than 6–12 hours:
• Sudden or excessive swelling of the face, hands, and feet
• Painful or burning urination
• Fever of higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Chilling
• Vaginal discharge that is irritating
• Frequent dizzy spells
DANGER SIGNALS OF
PREGNANCY
If any of the following symptoms occur, you should notify us
IMMEDIATELY. Do not wait for office hours:
• Marked decrease in fetal movement
• Vaginal bleeding like a period or heavier
• Loss of fluid from the vagina
• Severe prolonged abdominal pain
• Severe, persistent headache
• Disturbances of vision such as dimness, blurring, or flashes of light
• Severe, persistent vomiting
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Guide for Expecting Parents