---
title: "When to Call Your Doctor During Pregnancy at Sutter Health"
description: "Learn which warning signs during pregnancy mean it’s time to get checked out right away."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/when-to-call-your-doctor"
---

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# When to Call Your Doctor During Pregnancy

Some symptoms just can’t wait.

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August 19, 2025Medically reviewed by [Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jill-d-foley-1046237743)

[Pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth) brings many changes to your body — some expected and some surprising. But certain symptoms are worth calling your provider about right away. It’s always better to check than to wait and wonder.

![pregnant-woman-on-phone](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/women/pregnant-woman-on-phone.jpg)

**Call your provider right away if you have:**

-   A sudden headache that won't go away
-   Blurry vision or seeing spots
-   Chills or a fever over 100.4°F (38°C)
-   Fewer baby movements than usual (later in pregnancy)
-   Fluid leaking from your vagina
-   Heavy bleeding or pass blood clots
-   Itching, especially on your hands or feet
-   Pain or burning when you pee
-   Regular contractions before 37 weeks
-   Severe cramping or abdominal pain
-   Signs of dehydration (dizziness, dry mouth or not peeing much)
-   Swelling in your face or hands

If something feels off and you're not sure what to do, [call](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online). That's what your care team is there for. And if you think it might be an emergency, don’t wait — go to the nearest hospital or call 911. 

## Explore related topics

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## Support at Every Step

From conception to delivery, our [pregnancy and childbirth](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth) providers put you first.

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## Meet our care team

![Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG](https://a.mktgcdn.com/p/oXwyjmjaX7WHKMpkiZX2YR3qSGzmsx7Da9EURqZMFS8/480x480.jpg)

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