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Reasons to go to L&D triage after hours

• Heavy Bleeding in any Trimester

• Severe Abdominal/Pelvic Pain while Pregnant

• Ruptured Membranes/Leaking Fluid from the Vagina

• More than 6-10 contractions/hour prior to 36 weeks pregnancy or contractions less than 5 minutes apart after 36 weeks

• Nausea/Vomiting if unable to tolerate even liquids for 24 hours

• Decreased Fetal Movement after 24 weeks

• Severe, Persistent Headache (not relieved by Tylenol or rest)

• Increased Facial swelling or Visual changes

• Involvement in an auto accident or a fall while pregnant

*You do not need to call. You can head directly to the hospital and the hospital will call the on-call physician once you are evaluated.​