University of Perpetual Help

Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University

College of Nursing
DANGER SIGNS OF
PREGNANCY
There are ten groups of symptoms which may
occur during pregnancy that deserve serious
attention.

They do not indicate that disaster has

occurred or is likely to occur, but they
should be seriously considered and
reported to the doctor either immediately
or as soon as is reasonably possible.
The first five listed below should be reported
immediately while the second five may be reported
at the earliest convenience, which usually means
within 24hours.
1. Vaginal bleeding.
2. Severe continuous abdominal pain.
3. Breaking of the waters, or rupture of the
membranes.
4. Mistiness , difficulty and blurring of vision
5. Continuous severe headache
6. frequency and pain on micturition/ urination .
7. Temperature.
8. Swelling of the hands, face and ankles.
9. Absence of fetal movements.
10. Excessive vomiting.
 VAGINAL BLEEDING
When vaginal bleeding occurs in the first 28weeks
of pregnancy it indicates that the pregnancy is
unstable and that there is a threat of miscarriage
or abortion.
If the amount of bleeding is slight ,
immediate rest in bed is indicated and
the doctor should be notified as soon as
reasonably possible, but if the bleeding
is heavy or associated with pain you
should go to bed at once and notify the
doctor immediately.
Any vaginal bleeding after the 28th week of pregnancy
should be notified immediately to your doctor or the
nearby hospital with an exception of the pink, mucous
stain which occurs at the onset of labor, and is usually
accompanied by uterine contraction of which you will
be aware.
While some women experience light spotting throughout
their pregnancy, bleeding is cause for concern. Early in
your pregnancy, it could signal a miscarriage. In the
second and third trimesters, bleeding is associated with
premature labor and complications with the placenta, such
as placenta previa or placenta abruption. All require
immediate medical attention.
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