| Important signs to watch for if you are pregnant |
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- Bad cramps or stomach pains that don't go away
- Bleeding or a trickle or gush of fluid from your vagina
- Lower back pain/pressure or change in lower back pain
- A feeling that the baby is pushing down
- Contractions or change in the strength or number of them
- An increase in the amount of vaginal discharge
- Fever, chills, dizziness, vomiting or a bad headache
- Blurry vision or spots before your eyes
- Sudden or severe swelling of your feet, hand or face
- A significant change in your baby's movements
Go to a hospital right away and contact your doctor/midwife if you have any of these symptoms!
Adapted with permission from:
Best Start: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre
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Last Reviewed November 2011
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Exercise
Moderate exercise during pregnancy has many benefits. It can make you feel better and is good for both you and your developing baby. It can help you stay in shape when you are pregnant which can also help you during labour and delivery. It is important to exercise safely in pregnancy. Check with your doctor/midwife if you are starting any new exercise program or continuing with your current exercise program.
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