What else do I need to know about high-risk pregnancy?

Talk to your healthcare professional about how to manage any medical conditions you have during pregnancy. Ask how those conditions could affect labor and delivery.

Contact a member of your healthcare team right away if you have:

• Vaginal bleeding.
• Watery vaginal discharge.
• Pain or cramping in your abdomen or pelvis area.
• Less fetal activity than usual.
• Severe headaches.
• Pain or burning when you urinate.
• Changes in vision, including blurred vision.
• Sudden or severe swelling in the face, hands or fingers.
• Fever or chills.
• Vomiting or frequent nausea.
• Chest pain or shortness of breath.
• Dizziness.
• Weakness.
• Extreme tiredness.
• Nervousness or worry that makes it hard for you to do your daily activities.
• Overwhelming feelings of sadness or sadness that lasts.
• Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby.

Having a high-risk pregnancy may be stressful and cause you to worry about your baby's health. Try to do what you can to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Throughout your pregnancy, talk to a member of your healthcare team if you have questions or need support. After pregnancy, discuss with your healthcare professional how medical conditions during pregnancy might affect your long-term health.