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Warning Signs in Pregnancy

by Cathy Parkes November 08, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Warning signs in pregnancy include diarrhea, fever, chills, severe abdominal cramping, sever vomiting, vaginal bleeding, and decreased fetal activity. Notify your provider immediately.

Educate patients about warning signs in pregnancy for which they should notify their provider: diarrhea, fever, chills, severe abdominal cramping or pain, severe vomiting, vaginal bleeding, and decreased fetal activity should be reported and assessed fully!

To learn more, see our full article on Maternal Teaching!

Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes


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