Abnormal Pregnancy Signs

Being pregnant brings many changes. Most of these changes are normal and some are not. You need to know the signs to report to your health care provider.

Call your health care provider or go to the hospital if you notice any of these signs:

• Bleeding from your birth canal (vagina) 
• Sharp pain in your tummy 
• Vomiting or throwing up a lot 
• Feeling dizzy or like you might faint. 
• Loss of consciousness 
• High fever (temperature) 
• Chills or rash after you have had a fever 
• Feeling more sad, worried, or angry than usual 
• Crying a lot 
• The baby stops moving or moves less often 
• Lots of swelling in your face, hands, legs, ankles (especially if it gets worse or changes) 
• Bad headaches that last for a long time 
• Gaining weight quickly 
• Blurry vision or spots in front of your eyes 
• Pain in your chest or stomach area 
• Smelly fluid comes from your vagina and makes you feel itchy 
• It hurts or burns when you pass urine 
• Your urine becomes red or dark in colour 
• Spots on your face and body that are not normally there

You need to see your healthcare provider for best and possible solution.