11. Visual or Speech Disturbances
If you start having problems with blurry vision, ‘floating’ spots, double vision, dimming, headaches or flashing lights, you may be experiencing signs of pre-eclampsia.
12. Sudden Thirst
If you become really thirsty and your urine is dark yellow, you could well be seeing signs of dehydration or gestational diabetes and need to see a medical professional as both can increase the risk of complications for you and your baby.
13. Dizzy or Faint
If you feel faint or are feeling dizzy, you may be experiencing low blood pressure which is quite common in early pregnancy. However, if you experience an episode of fainting, get checked out so the doctor can determine why and check that the fall didn’t hurt you or your baby.
14. Fever
If you develop a temperature of 37.5 without cold or flu like symptoms, be sure to call your doctor or nurse within the day. However, if it goes to 39 degrees or higher get to a doctor straight away, you probably have an infection. Not only can the infection spread but lasting high temperatures can harm your baby.
Although in most cases, everything is fine and or easily treated, don’t hesitate to get checked out. Even if you simply don’t feel right, head to your medical service provider and have a check-up.
It simply isn’t worth the risk to or your unborn baby to ignore it.
If you become concerned about any symptoms, please seek immediate medical attention. We have some hotlines and suggested websites for further information and advice.
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Response to “14 Pregnancy Symptoms You Should NEVER Ignore”
Hello, I just want to add, that for those who experience continuous vomiting, its really important you do seek medical help. If you do need IV rehydration or medication to stop the vomiting you could have Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Latin for excessive vomiting in pregnacny). I suffered with it undiagnosed through my first pregnancy and then through another, which unfortunately I miscarried at 12 weeks. I was so sick I was too scared to get pregnant again, untill I found out it had a name and support groups and adequete treatement. Look up the ‘Help HER’ Hyperemesis Education and Research Foundation’s websites for help. 🙂
My 3rd pregnancy is a million times better than my previous two, and gives me hope that I can face having more children in the future.