Post-Term Pregnancy: Care Instructions

Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:

• You passed out (lost consciousness).
• You have severe vaginal bleeding. This means you are soaking through a pad each hour for 2 or more hours.
• You have sudden, severe pain in your belly or pelvis.

Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:

• You have any vaginal bleeding.
• You are dizzy or lightheaded, or you feel like you may faint.
• You have pain in your belly, pelvis, or lower back.
• You think that you are in labor.
• You have a sudden release of fluid from your vagina.
• You've been having regular contractions for an hour. This means that you've had at least 8 contractions within 1 hour or at least 4 contractions within 20 minutes, even after you change your position and drink fluids.
• You notice that your baby has stopped moving or is moving much less than normal.

Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.