Many of us think that pregnancy means a journey of pain.
Sometimes it can seem like an endless roller coaster of pain and aches.
Additionally during pregnancy every pain and ache immediately makes you wonder-
is my baby okay?
While you are pregnant your body changes due to change in hormones and you
experience new symptoms, sometimes in every week or in months. But how do you
know the change you experience is normal or a warning to call your health care
provider?
Baby is moving or kicking less than usual. You can consult with your doctor about the number of kicks usually baby do so that you can monitor kick counts.
Having fever, body temperature above 37.5 degree C, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Fever may be the indicator of infection and if temperature is over 39 degree, immediately call doctor as high fever can put your baby at risk.
While urination, feeling painful or burning or no urination.
During very early
pregnancy, experiencing vaginal bleeding or light or painless spotting may be
caused by implantation, however heavy bleeding with abdominal or back pain can
indicate an impending miscarriage. Bleeding with severe and one sided pain in
the lower abdomen may be the symptom of ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy where
embryo develops outside the womb). An ectopic pregnancy can be life
threatening, its other symptoms include sweating, blood in your stools,
diarrhea, feeling faint and shoulder tip pain, so if you find any of these
symptoms, seek immediate medical assistance is advisable.Additionally bleeding
can be a symptom of placental abruption or the onset of labor and placenta
praevia in late pregnancy.
If you experience severe headache or disturbed vision that lasts more than two or three hours, contact your doctor immediately as it could be the symptom of pre- eclampsia (a condition that lead to serious complications if not closely monitored).
Itching is considered as a common side effect during pregnancy but if it is intense and all over, it may increase your chances of going into premature labor.
One leg being significantly more swollen than other or severe leg cramp that does not ease up.
Severe vomiting or are you struggling to keep anything inside your body, then it is important to contact your
doctor. In late pregnancy, vomiting accompanied by pain below the ribs may be a sign of pre- eclampsia.
Experience significant decrease in your baby's activity or if you have not felt your baby move in a while or if your baby does not respond or you feel concerned about this, contact your doctor, they will always happy to clear your doubts.
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