Early pregnancy warning signs: when to seek care

Warning signs in early pregnancy and how Shifa routes you to the right consultation in Ireland.

When to get emergency care

  • Call 112 for fainting, seizure, chest pain, severe breathlessness or heavy bleeding.

Get emergency help or call 112.

Guide

Signs of pregnancy vary a lot. This guide cannot confirm that you are pregnant. It cannot tell you that something is wrong. Only a clinician can do that. Call 112 for heavy bleeding. Call 112 for fainting, a fit or bad belly pain. Call 112 for chest pain or hard breathing.

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