Pregnancy symptoms you shouldn't ignore

Most pregnancies are completely normal, and women carry healthy babies to term and give birth normally.  Sometimes, things don't quite go to plan and some warning signs might be apparent.  If any of the issues below happen, you should contact your midwife or obstetrician for advice.  In most cases, they will want to see you to assess you and your baby so that they can reassure you that all is well, or monitor you more closely.

• Abdominal pain

• A high temperature - above 38 degrees

• Any visual disturbances such as seeing spots or stars, blurred or double vision

• A severe headache that won't go away

•  Any vaginal bleeding

• If you think your waters have broken

• If you are feeling unwell

• If you are concerned that your baby is less active than normal

• Constant vomiting or diarrhoea

• Accidents

• Exposure to infections such as chicken pox or rubella

For any concerns or questions, Dial a Midwife.