☆ Maternal & child health
Danger signs: go to a health centre now
These signs can mean a mother or baby is in danger. Do not wait. Go to the nearest health centre or hospital immediately.
During pregnancy
- Bleeding from the vagina
- Fits or convulsions
- Severe headache with blurred vision
- Fever and too weak to get out of bed
- Severe pain in the belly
- Fast or difficult breathing
- Swelling of the face or hands
- The baby moves less or stops moving
- Water breaks before labour
In a newborn baby
- Not feeding well or unable to breastfeed
- Fits or convulsions
- Fast breathing or chest pulling in
- Fever (hot body) or very cold body
- Very sleepy, floppy or not moving
- Yellow skin on the palms or soles
- Red or smelly belly button, or pus
Important
This page gives general information based on World Health Organization guidance. It does not replace a doctor, nurse or midwife. You can ask questions in the Maternal & Child Health space or to Avó.