Pregnancy-Related Problems: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Yes

Do you have vaginal bleeding?

Yes

Do you think you have passed tissue?

Yes

Do you have abnormal vaginal discharge or fluid leaking from your vagina?

Yes

Has your baby stopped moving or is moving less often than normal?

Yes

Do you have belly, pelvic, or back (flank) pain?

Yes

Do you have an injury to your belly?

Yes

Do you have pain when you breathe or pain deep in your leg or calf?

Yes

Do you have swelling in the face, hands, or feet?

Yes

Do you have a new or different headache or vision problems?

Yes

Do you have a fever?

Yes

Do you have any urinary problems?

Yes

Do you have nausea or vomiting?

Yes

Do you have a change in your bowel habits?

Yes

Are you having regular contractions anytime during your pregnancy?

Yes

Do you have heartburn?

Yes

Do you have open skin sores or blisters and itching?

Other Symptoms to Watch For

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

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• Victim of sexual abuse: Go to the topic Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape).

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

Last updated:	August 06, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine, Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer