Pregnancy-Related Problems
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you having regular contractions anytime during your pregnancy?
See significance of regular contractions if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Are you 37 or more weeks pregnant and have you had regular contractions for an hour? This means about 4 or more in 20 minutes, or about 8 or more within 1 hour.
Yes Are you less than 37 weeks pregnant and have you had regular contractions for an hour? This means 4 or more in 20 minutes, or about 8 or more within 1 hour, even after you have had a glass of water and are resting.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 7, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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