What to do in Case of Emergency

1. Persistently decreased fetal movement after hydration and focused counting of less than 6 movements in one hour
2. Vaginal bleeding requiring one pad per hour, or heavy bleeding associated with lightheaded or dizziness
3. Leakage of fluid other than mucous plug or urine
4. Contractions: less than 35 weeks – six or more contractions in an hour that do not resolve with hydration. Greater than 35 weeks – painful contractions every 5 minutes persistently for one hour.
5. Severe headache or upper abdominal pain
6. Painful urination with a fever
7. Severe nausea and vomiting with the inability to keep liquids down for 4-6 hours

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