Health Info:  Index  /  Healthy eating  /  Physical Activity  /  Tobacco  /  Preconception and Pregnancy  /  Child Health  /    /  Infectious Diseases  /  Environment 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, ar 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!" Adapted from material produced by Best Start Community Action for Healthy Babies. Back to preconception and pregnancy index Back to health info index