Reportable Warning Signs During Pregnancy

Question 1

Reportable Warning Signs During Pregnancy

First Trimester

Answer 1

vaginal bleeding
abdominal cramping or pain
severe or prolonged vomiting
uterine contractions
persistently elevated temperature (101 degrees F)
exposure to infections, including childhood diseases

Question 2

Reportable Warning Signs During Pregnancy

Second Trimester

Answer 2

vaginal bleeding or discharge
abdominal pain or cramping
unrelenting nausea and vomiting
increased pulse rate
decreased or absent fetal movement

fever, chills
swelling of face or fingers
headaches, visual disturbances or epigastric pain
burning or painful urination
sudden weight gain (greater than 4 pounds in one week)

Question 3

Reportable Warning Signs During Pregnancy

Third Trimester

Answer 3

vaginal bleeding
abdominal pain, especially sudden, severe epigastric pain
uterine contractions
premature rupture of the membranes
decreased or absent fetal movement
fever
hand and facial edema
headache
visual disturbances
anasarca (generalized edema)