| 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
Teen Pregnancy
You have just found out that you are pregnant. Caring for yourself and your baby is very important - especially now! In fact, having a healthy lifestyle can help you stay healthy
and greatly improve your chances of having a healthy baby. Find out about looking after yourself during your pregnancy, staying in school and taking prenatal classes/programs specifically designed to meet the unique needs of pregnant teens.
Peel Young Parents