When to seek urgent care

Heavy bleeding, severe constant abdominal pain, green or brown waters, fever, severe headache or vision changes, chest pain or shortness of breath, a swollen, painful calf, seizures or fainting, reduced or absent baby movements, or Labor before 37 weeks.

We assess you and your baby at once, check vital signs, place a line for fluids or medicines if needed, and perform bedside tests to guide care. You will be kept informed at every step.

Usually yes. In some procedures, there are short periods when your companion may need to wait just outside. We will explain what to expect.

We give medicines that help the womb contract, provide fluids, and use blood products if required. A uterine balloon or a surgical procedure may be needed. Our goal is to control bleeding quickly and safely.

Severe headache, vision changes, pain under the ribs, swelling of the face or hands, and high blood pressure. If seizures occur, that is eclampsia. We treat blood pressure and give magnesium to protect you.

Come in the same day. We will check the baby’s heart rate pattern and may perform an ultrasound. Trust your instincts; if movements feel different, seek care.

This can mean the baby has passed meconium. We will assess you and your baby, monitor closely, and plan a birth if needed.

We begin antibiotics quickly, check blood tests, and support breathing and blood pressure if required. Early treatment helps prevent complications.

Call emergency services. In the hospital, we protect your airway, give magnesium, and treat any underlying cause, such as severe preeclampsia.

When a rapid birth is needed, a caesarean can be the safest option. The team prepares quickly and talks you through the plan. Anesthesia is chosen for speed and safety, usually spinal or general, in very urgent situations.