Evidence-Based Guide

Pregnancy Symptoms Week by Week

Every major pregnancy symptom explained — when it peaks, why it happens, what helps, and when to seek urgent care. Sources: ACOG, NHS, RCOG.

🚨 When to Call Your Midwife — Emergency Warning Signs

Reduced movements after 24 weeks — never wait until morning

Heavy bleeding at any stage of pregnancy

Regular painful contractions before 37 weeks

Severe headache + visual disturbance + swelling — possible preeclampsia

Sudden severe abdominal pain

Waters breaking before 37 weeks

Fever above 38°C

Intense itching on palms/soles at night — possible obstetric cholestasis

🏥 🇮🇳 India: 112 · 108 (Ambulance) | UK: 999 · US: 911 · AU: 000 · EU: 112 — Always call if something feels wrong