Call 911 for an emergency
Call 911 for severe chest pain, severe trouble breathing, a seizure, collapse, or heavy bleeding with faintness. If you may act on thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, get emergency help immediately.
Crisis and mental health support
If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
For support with mood or anxiety during pregnancy or after birth, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). It is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Get medical advice immediately
- A severe or persistent headache, vision changes, or sudden marked swelling of your face or hands.
- Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, severe abdominal pain, or vomiting that prevents you from keeping fluids down.
- Vaginal bleeding, leaking fluid, or regular painful contractions, especially before 37 weeks.
- A baby moving less than usual or stopping movement once you have an established movement pattern. Don’t wait until the next day, and don’t rely on a home Doppler for reassurance.
- One-sided leg swelling, redness, or pain; ongoing dizziness; fainting; or a racing heart with other concerning symptoms.
- Thoughts of self-harm, severe anxiety, or a feeling that something is seriously wrong.
Call your physician or labor and delivery for urgent symptoms. Do not wait for an email or text reply. If you cannot reach your team promptly, seek urgent medical care. Follow your individualized hospital and after-hours instructions.
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Learn more
CDC — Urgent Maternal Warning Signs
https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/maternal-warning-signs/index.html