After giving birth, get immediate medical help for heavy vaginal bleeding, severe or persistent headache, vision changes, fever of 38°C or above, or severe abdominal pain. Call 995 for uncontrolled bleeding, collapse, chest pain, severe trouble breathing or a seizure. Tell responders when you gave birth. CDC urgent maternal warning signs · MOH emergency department guidance · SCDF emergency medical services
Heavy bleeding can include soaking through one or more pads in an hour. A sudden change in bleeding, large clots or foul-smelling discharge also needs immediate assessment. Contact your maternity team or go to the emergency department if you cannot reach them promptly. KKH’s Urgent O&G Centre handles post-pregnancy problems. CDC urgent maternal warning signs · KKH Urgent O&G Centre and Delivery Suite guidance
- Call 995 for chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, seizure or uncontrolled bleeding.
- Seek immediate care for heavy bleeding, fever, severe headache or visual changes.
- Tell staff the date of delivery, how you delivered and when symptoms began.
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Do Not Wait for the Routine Check-up
Urgent complications can occur after discharge. Give the team the symptom timeline, any high blood pressure during pregnancy and any medicines you take. If bleeding is the concern, say how many pads have soaked and over what period. Mention dizziness or weakness. CDC urgent maternal warning signs · MOH emergency department guidance
Ask Someone to Help With the Handover
A partner or family member can look after the baby, find the discharge summary and guide responders to the entrance. If you are alone and have serious symptoms, call 995 first and tell the dispatcher you are alone with a baby. SCDF emergency medical services
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it matter that I already left hospital?
Yes. Tell the team you recently gave birth even if you are being seen at a different hospital. CDC urgent maternal warning signs
What if I have chest pain but no heavy bleeding?
Call 995 for chest pain or severe breathing difficulty. These can be urgent on their own. CDC urgent maternal warning signs · MOH emergency department guidance · SCDF emergency medical services