Pregnancy Emergency Warning Signs
Most pregnancies are uneventful — but knowing the warning signs that need urgent attention keeps you and your baby safe. If you have any of the symptoms below, contact Balaji Horizon Women’s Hospital or seek emergency care without delay. When in doubt, it is always right to be checked.
- Heavy vaginal bleeding, or any bleeding with pain
- Severe or constant abdominal pain
- A severe headache, with or without blurred vision or flashing lights
- Sudden swelling of the face, hands or feet
- A noticeable reduction or change in your baby’s movements (third trimester)
- A gush or steady leak of fluid from the vagina
- Fever, chills, or burning with urine that is worsening
- Persistent vomiting with inability to keep fluids down
- Chest pain, breathlessness, or pain and swelling in one calf
- Fainting, or a fall or injury to the abdomen
Hospital: +91 97234 31544 · Appointments: +91 99094 96027 (maternity & emergency care 24×7).
Why these signs matter
Each of these symptoms can be the first sign of a condition — such as preeclampsia, an infection, preterm labour, a problem with the placenta, or a clot — where early assessment makes a real difference. Being checked promptly is the safe choice, even if it turns out to be nothing serious.
What to do
Contact the hospital directly using the numbers above, or attend the nearest emergency facility if you cannot reach us quickly. Do not wait for your next appointment, and do not take any new medication to mask the symptom without medical advice. Bring your pregnancy records if you can.
Reduced fetal movements
From the third trimester, you become familiar with your baby’s pattern of movements. If movements reduce, stop, or change noticeably, contact us the same day for assessment — this is one of the most important signs to act on, and it should never be left until morning.
Frequently asked questions
When should I go to hospital immediately in pregnancy?
What counts as reduced fetal movements?
Is some bleeding ever normal in pregnancy?
Who do I call if I am worried?
Plan your pregnancy care with Dr. Priyadatt Patel at Balaji Horizon Women’s Hospital, Science City Road, Ahmedabad.
Fetal movement (kick count) guide
From the third trimester, knowing the usual pattern of your baby’s movements matters. Use this simple counter during an active period to build that awareness.
Dr. Priyadatt Patel
Senior Gynecologist · Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon · IVF and Endometriosis Programme Lead
MS OBGyn · Pregnancy Care · Advanced Gynaecological Ultrasound · Fertility Preservation
ESHRE / ESGE / AAGL / ASRM guideline-aligned practice. 3D Karl Storz precision technique. Fertility-preservation-first philosophy. Evidence-based decisions, honest counselling, long-term outcomes orientation.
Science City Road, Ahmedabad 380060
Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00 · +91 97234 31544
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