When to Seek Medical Care

• If you have any question about either your health or your baby's health

• If you have severe or persistent headache or any visual disturbance, such as double vision or seeing spots (This may be a warning sign that preeclampsia could progress to eclampsia.)

• If you take your own blood pressure and it is greater than or equal to 160/110 mm Hg, call your doctor immediately!

• If you have severe pain in the middle of your belly or on the right side of your belly under your ribs (This may be a warning sign that preeclampsia is worsening.)

• If you notice any unusual bruising or bleeding

• If you notice excessive swelling or weight gain

• If your baby has slowed down its movements

• If you have any vaginal bleeding or cramping