Women & Families
When to get help
Use your local emergency service. No emergency number has been inferred from your language.
Urgent symptoms: act now
- Chest pain, serious breathing difficulty, collapse or fainting.
- Severe or worsening abdominal pain; heavy bleeding, especially with weakness or faintness.
- In pregnancy or after birth: persistent severe headache, vision changes, fever, or marked swelling of the face or hands.
- One-sided painful or swollen leg or arm; severe vomiting or inability to keep fluids down.
- Vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking in pregnancy, or baby movements that slow or stop.
- Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby: seek urgent professional support. If anyone is in immediate danger, get emergency help now.
Contact emergency or maternity care promptly. Do not wait for an app result or your next appointment. Mention any pregnancy within the past year. This list is not exhaustive; seek care if something feels seriously wrong.
CDC — Maternal warning signs (internet)