# Pregnancy Warning Signs That Need Prompt Medical Attention
Most pregnancies progress without serious trouble, and mild nausea, tiredness and backache are common. A few symptoms are different. They can signal a complication and should not be left until the next routine visit.
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# Contact a doctor or go to a hospital if you notice
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Severe or persistent abdominal pain
- Reduced or absent fetal movement after the stage when you usually feel it
- Dizziness, fainting or a racing heartbeat
- High fever or chills
- Severe headache with blurred vision or sudden swelling of the face and hands
- Leaking of fluid before the expected time
# Why they matter
Bleeding can be linked to the placenta or to early labour. Severe headache with swelling can be a sign of raised blood pressure disorders such as pre-eclampsia. Reduced movement may mean the baby needs monitoring. Fever can indicate infection. In each case, early assessment gives the care team more choices.
# Be prepared
Keep your hospital file, the doctor’s phone number and a plan for transport at home. Know which hospital you are booked with, and carry your reports when you travel.
Dr. Sambit Nanda is associated with Sujay Hospital and Research Center in Vile Parle and consults in Andheri West. People in the area who search for a Gynecologist in Andheri West will find contact details and timings on the clinic website.
Waiting for confirmation from a friend or from the internet wastes time. A phone call to the clinic or the hospital labour ward is a better step. Also remember that headache, swelling or a drop in baby movements can appear at any stage after the early weeks, including in women who have had normal check ups so far.
If a symptom feels wrong to you, it is reasonable to call. Doctors would rather hear from you early.
This article is general information for readers and does not replace a consultation. Please see a qualified doctor for advice about your own situation.