Danger Signs of Pregnancy

term = sign or symptom & definition = trimester and possible cause

severe vomiting

first trimester; hyperemesis gravidarum

chills, fever

first trimester; infection

burning on urination

first trimester; infection

diarrhea

first trimester; infection

abdominal cramping

first trimester; miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy

persistent, severe vomiting

second/third trimester; hyperemesis gravidarum, HTN, preeclampsia

sudden discharge of fluid from vagina before 37 weeks

second/third trimester; PPROM

vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain

second/third trimester; miscarriage, placenta previa, abruptio placentae

chills, fever, burning on urination, diarrhea

second/third trimester; infection

severe backache or flank pain

second/third trimester; kidney infection or stones, preterm labor

change in fetal movements: absence of fetal movements after quickening, any unusual change in pattern or amount

second/third trimester; fetal jeopardy or intrauterine fetal death

uterine contractions, pelvic pressure, cramping before 37 weeks

second/third trimester; preterm labor

visual disturbances: blurring, double vision, or spots

second/third trimester; HTN conditions, preeclampsia

swelling of face or fingers and over sacrum

second/third trimester; HTN conditions, preeclampsia

headaches: severe, frequent, or continuous

second/third trimester; HTN conditions, preeclampsia

muscular irritability or seizures

second/third trimester; HTN conditions, preeclampsia

epigastric or abdominal pain (perceived as heartburn or severe stomachache)

second/third trimester; HTN conditions, preeclampsia, abruptio placentae

glycosuria, positive glucose tolerance test reaction

second/third trimester; gestational diabetes mellitus