Warning Signs In Pregnancy

WARNING SIGNS IN PREGNANCY A. First trimester 1. Excessive vomiting 2. Lower abdominal al cramping 3. Vaginal bleeding 4. Elevated ed temperature temperature- greater than 38.3o C persistent temperature 5. Vaginal discharge 6. Dysuria 7. Exposure to infections including childhood diseases

B. Second trimester 1. Absence of quickening 2. Change in fetal activity 3. Leaking vaginal fluid fluid- water type consistency 4. Vaginal bleeding 5. Fever, chills 6. Vaginal discharge 7. Uterine contractions or low backache 8. Persistent vomiting 9. Dysuria 10. Edema of hands, face 11. Signs of preterm labor 12. Sudden weight gain, greater than four lbs. in one week

C. Third 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

trimester Decreased or absent fetal movement Vaginal Bleeding Abdominal pain especially sudden severe epigastric pain Headaches with or without visual disturbances Leaking fluid from vagin vaginal orifice Edema- generalized anasarca Signs of preterm labor Sudden weight gain of greater than four pounds in one week

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