Get help if something doesn't feel right.
Headache that won’t go away or gets worse over time
Fever of 100.4° For higher.
Dizziness or fainting.
Severe belly pain that doesn’t go away.
Severe nausea and throwing up (not like morning sickness).
Vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking during pregnancy
Heavy vaginal bleeding or leaking fluid that smells bad after pregnancy
Extreme swelling of your hands or face
Changes in your vision
Swelling, redness or pain of your leg or arm
Chest pain or fast-beating heart
Trouble breathing
Overwhelming tiredness
Baby’s movement stopping or slowing during pregnancy
Thoughts about harming yourself or your baby
Know the signs. Speak up. Listen.
Learn moreSome health conditions and life circumstances can increase the risk of complications during or after pregnancy. Knowing them can help you take action early.
Some health conditions and life circumstances can increase the
risk of
complications during or after pregnancy. Knowing them can help you
take action early.
Learn what to watch for, what’s normal, and when to speak up.
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(before or during pregnancy)
Can lead to complications for both mom and baby.
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Can signal higher risk for complications in future births.
Learn moreFind the right tools, guidance, and support based on your role in this journey.
Real stories from women and families who recognized the signs — or wish they had sooner.
About a week after having her baby, Ashley experienced symptoms and was rushed to hospital with a postpartum hemorrhage, which put her life at risk. Ashley, with her husband Bryan by her side, recounts the experience of how she knew something wasn’t right and how they felt people did not always listen.
They share their story to educate people on the importance of learning the warning signs, advocating when something doesn’t feel right and listening to women when they say something doesn’t feel right. Women know their bodies best.
Postpartum Hemorrhage
During her first pregnancy, Leila experienced preeclampsia and had a traumatic birth. When she became pregnant for the second time, she suffered with anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and once again suffered from preeclampsia. Leila speaks emotionally and honestly about her postpartum depression symptoms including not bonding with her baby and having feelings of isolation and despair. Thankfully, Leila received help from people who noticed something didn’t seem right, listened and encouraged her to get the help she needed.
She shares her story to help others know what to look for and encourage them to say something and seek help.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Postpartum Depression & Anxiety; Preeclampsia
Lori’s story is about a high-risk pregnancy that she and her baby survived because she listened to her body and got the medical care she needed. Lori recounts how she raised concerns when she experienced pain, headaches and high blood pressure. She was on bed rest and in and out of the hospital. At 32 weeks, she knew something was seriously wrong and immediately sought medical care. Lori had preeclampsia and needed an emergency C-section.
Lori is telling her story to encourage each woman to listen to her gut feeling when something doesn’t feel right and to ask questions and get help. It could save her life.
Preeclampsia
About a week after having her baby, Ashley experienced symptoms and was rushed to hospital with a postpartum hemorrhage, which put her life at risk. Ashley, with her husband Bryan by her side, recounts the experience of how she knew something wasn’t right and how they felt people did not always listen.
They share their story to educate people on the importance of learning the warning signs, advocating when something doesn’t feel right and listening to women when they say something doesn’t feel right. Women know their bodies best.
Postpartum Hemorrhage
During her first pregnancy, Leila experienced preeclampsia and had a traumatic birth. When she became pregnant for the second time, she suffered with anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and once again suffered from preeclampsia. Leila speaks emotionally and honestly about her postpartum depression symptoms including not bonding with her baby and having feelings of isolation and despair. Thankfully, Leila received help from people who noticed something didn’t seem right, listened and encouraged her to get the help she needed.
She shares her story to help others know what to look for and encourage them to say something and seek help.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Postpartum Depression & Anxiety; Preeclampsia
Lori’s story is about a high-risk pregnancy that she and her baby survived because she listened to her body and got the medical care she needed. Lori recounts how she raised concerns when she experienced pain, headaches and high blood pressure. She was on bed rest and in and out of the hospital. At 32 weeks, she knew something was seriously wrong and immediately sought medical care. Lori had preeclampsia and needed an emergency C-section.
Lori is telling her story to encourage each woman to listen to her gut feeling when something doesn’t feel right and to ask questions and get help. It could save her life.
Preeclampsia
Find posters, toolkits, and guides designed to help women, families, and providers take action.
A downloadable kit with graphics and key messages about maternal warning signs.
Helps pregnant or postpartum women speak up and express concerns to their health care provider.
Support tools to help loved ones listen, advocate, and take action if something doesn’t feel right.
Visual resources to display at clinics, homes, or events. Available in English and Spanish.
A one-page quick reference for recognizing urgent maternal warning signs in patients.
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Whether you’re a mom, a friend, or a provider—your voice matters.
Learn moreWhether you’re a mom, a friend, or a provider—your voice matters.
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