When to call the midwife — fast reference

Call right now if any of these happen:

• Heavy vaginal bleeding (more than spotting)
• Severe headache that doesn't go after rest + water
• Sudden swelling of face, hands or feet
• Stomach pain that doesn't ease
• Blurred vision or seeing spots
• She can't feel the baby move (after week 24)
• Fluid leaking from her vagina
• Fever over 38°C (100.4°F)
• A fall that hit her belly

You are not over-reacting. Midwives would rather see you for nothing than miss something. Make the call.