--- title: "Pregnancy Danger Signs at Sutter Health" description: "Learn pregnancy danger signs and when to call a doctor." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/danger-signs" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Health and wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health) / 3. Danger Signs # Danger Signs During Pregnancy Find out what signs mean you need to call your doctor right away. * * * September 9, 2025Medically reviewed by [Carrie C. Yiakis, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-carrie-c-yiakis-1046233432) [Pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth) is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time. While many changes are perfectly normal, certain symptoms should prompt a call to your healthcare provider right away. It’s always better to be cautious when it comes to your health and your baby’s well-being.  ![father-mother-at-doctor](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/family/father-mother-at-doctor.jpg) If you notice any of the following signs, don’t wait! [Get in touch](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) with your care team if you experience:  - 6 or more uterine contractions in one hour before 36 weeks - Baby doesn't move for more than one day after the 20th week or there's decreased fetal movement - Bleeding or spotting from your vagina - Blurred vision, spots or flashes of light, with or without a headache - Continuous leaking of small amounts of fluid or a gush of water from the vagina - Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting lasting longer than 24 hours - Injury to your stomach - Involvement in a car accident - Pain or burning when urinating, or frequent urination - Red, hot and painful area on your calf or behind your knee - Severe headaches or difficulty seeing - Sores or blisters on your genitals - Sudden, severe swelling of your hands, feet or face - Sudden or continuous severe abdominal pain or cramping - Symptoms of a vaginal infection: itching, burning or unusual discharge - Temperature over 100.4°F lasting more than 24 hours Your body is doing something incredible — don't hesitate to ask for help if something doesn’t feel right.  ## Explore related topics [Pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/articles?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pregnancy%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22builtin.entityType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Health+Page%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=health-and-wellness)[Healthy Pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/articles?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Healthy+Pregnancy%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22builtin.entityType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Health+Page%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=health-and-wellness)[Second Trimester](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/articles?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Second+Trimester%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22builtin.entityType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Health+Page%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=health-and-wellness) ## Support at Every Step From conception to delivery and after, our [pregnancy and childbirth](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth) providers put you first. 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