Checklist: When to Call the Doctor During Pregnancy

If you experience some of these symptoms, you should let your ob-gyn know.

By the editors of Parents magazine

Call your doctor immediately if you experience:

Moderate to heavy vaginal bleeding
Any type of vaginal bleeding accompanied by fever, pain, and/or chills
Severe or persistent headache, particularly if accompanied by fainting, dizziness, and/or blurred vision
Painful urination
Moderate to severe bouts of pelvic pain
Any persistent pelvic pain
Pain with fever and/or bleeding
Vomiting accompanied by fever or pain
Vomiting several times in one day
Chills or fever higher than 102 degrees
Steady or heavy vaginal discharge of thin fluid
Sudden swelling of hands, feet, or face
Dim or blurred vision

Call your doctor within a day if you experience:

Moderate, persistent headache
Any vaginal spotting or bleeding that lasts more than a day

Tell your doctor at your next prenatal checkup if you experience:

Slight spotting that goes away within a day
Occasional twinges or pulling sensations in your abdominal area
Occasional mild headaches

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