After 37 weeks gestation/When expecting labour

Call the maternity unit you are booked at if you have:

• heavy vaginal bleeding (more than a mucus show)
• a reduction or change in your baby’s movements
• contractions that are becoming strong and regular in pattern
• abdominal pain that is constant
• water leaking from the vagina, waters breaking
• feeling unwell or worried something is wrong
• high fever (temperature over 37.5ºC)
• diarrhoea and/or vomiting combined with high fever, stomach pain, very dark urine or blood in the stools
• headache accompanied by bad swelling in the hands, feet or face and/or problems with vision
• itching on the hands or feet.

After 18-20 weeks gestation:

Call your GP or attend your local urgent care centre if:

• any non-pregnancy related concerns, such as skin concerns or a persistent cough
• pain or burning on passing urine
• flare-ups of any pre-existing conditions
• unusual vaginal discharge or discomfort
• diarrhoea and/or vomiting for over 48 hours.

Call your maternity triage at the maternity unit you are booked at if you have:

• vaginal bleeding
• a reduction or change in your baby’s movements
• high fever (temperature over 37.5ºC)
• water leaking from the vagina
• itching on the hands or feet
• diarrhoea and/or vomiting combined with high fever, stomach pain, very dark urine or blood in the stools
• headache accompanied by bad swelling in the hands, feet or face and/or problems with vision
• moderate/severe abdominal pain that is either constant or comes and goes.

Before 18-20 weeks gestation

Call your GP or attend your local urgent care centre if:

• your have a high fever (temperature over 37.5ºC degrees)
• pain or burning on passing urine
• flare-ups of any pre-existing conditions
• repeated vomiting or diarrhoea with difficulty in keeping fluids down
• any non-pregnancy related concerns, such as skin concerns or a persistent cough
• spotting or light vaginal bleeding.

Call your local Early Pregnancy Unit or attend your Accident & Emergency Department if:

• you have heavy bright red vaginal bleeding
• moderate/severe abdominal pain.

Emergencies

For any urgent concerns regarding your emotional and mental health at any stage in pregnancy, see advice on who to contact for support: