Preterm Labour
Signs and Symptoms

Go to the hospital if you have any of the following symptoms or if something doesn't feel right:

• Bad cramps or stomach pains that don't go away.
• Bleeding, trickle or gush of fluid from your vagina.
• Increase in the amount of vaginal discharge.
• Lower back pain/pressure, or a change in lower backache.
• A feeling that the baby is pushing down.
• Fever, chills, dizziness, vomiting or a bad headache.
• Blurry vision or spots before your eyes.
• Sudden or severe swelling of your feet, hands or face.
• Contractions, or change in strength/number of contractions.
• A significant change in your baby's movements.

It's important to seek medical advice, no matter what the day or time!