Warning signs and complications
It is important for you to know you can contact a member of your healthcare team if you have any concerns
about yourself or your baby. Specifically, if you experience any of these problems during your early months,
please call 815-599-7750 immediately:
- Cramping and/or bleeding from the vagina. At least half the time, women who bleed early in their
pregnancy go on to have a normal pregnancy. Still, this condition needs to be evaluated quickly, as it could
be a sign of miscarriage.
- Low pelvic pain (usually worse on one side), light-headedness, vaginal bleeding, and possible shoulder pain.
These could be signs of an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy, where the fetus is outside the uterus, usually in the
fallopian tube. If untreated, a tubal pregnancy can be life threatening. If you have any of these symptoms,
contact a member of your healthcare team immediately.
- Severe pain, cramping, or lower abdominal pressure that does not go away.
- Pain or burning with urination.
- Severe nausea or vomiting.
- Rash or unusual skin sores.
WISE TIPS FROM FHN
Take a break from certain household chores. Steer clear of kitty litter and stepstools. Use
caution while doing everyday tasks like scrubbing the bathroom. Exposure to toxic chemicals,
lifting heavy objects, or coming in contact with bacteria can harm you and your baby. Discuss
precautions that you can take with a member of your healthcare team.
