Seek immediate medical attention if during the first half of pregnancy (up to 20 weeks) you experience:
- vaginal bleeding (even minimal);
- severe lower abdominal pain;
- vomiting more than 4 times a day;
- loss of appetite, nausea, weakness;
- pale skin, shortness of breath, cold sweat, rapid heartbeat;
- suspected amniotic fluid leakage;
- fall or abdominal injury;
- fainting.
Second half of pregnancy – after 20 weeks
Seek urgent medical care if you experience:
- severe abdominal or lower back pain;
- rupture of membranes;
- regular contractions;
- vaginal bleeding;
- reduced or absent fetal movements;
- shortness of breath, weakness, palpitations;
- convulsions;
- headache;
- vision problems;
- hearing issues;
- sudden swelling;
- high blood pressure;
- fever;
- injury or fall.
Gynecological emergencies
Urgent conditions include:
- sudden severe abdominal pain;
- heavy bleeding;
- weakness and pain with delayed menstruation;
- purulent discharge with fever;
- genital irritation and pain;
- painful swelling in the perineum.
Postpartum conditions requiring urgent care
After childbirth (especially within 40 days), seek medical help if you have:
- abdominal pain with foul discharge;
- fever;
- headache;
- vision problems;
- hearing problems;
- high blood pressure;
- breathing difficulties;
- leg pain and redness;
- heavy bleeding;
- breast pain and redness;
- perineal pain or discharge;
- cesarean wound problems.
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