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What You Should Know About Potential Complications & Warning Signs

Use these resources to become familiar with maternal health warning signs and possible complications.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Hear Her

The Hear Her campaign provides information for pregnant people, partners and family members on urgent maternal warning signs during pregnancy and up to a year after birth.

Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): Save your life: get care for these post-birth warning signs  

Print out this one-page resource to help you recognize post-birth warning signs and seek help in an emergency. 

Preeclampsia Foundation: Women and Families  

This site provides detailed information on signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, how to seek help, and resources available after experiencing long-term complications.

The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG): Resources for you

Search this library of FAQs and articles from ACOG for any general health-related questions you may have during pregnancy.

 

 

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