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Pregnancy and postpartum warning signs
The CDC's urgent maternal warning signs include chest pain, trouble breathing, severe headache that does not go away, heavy bleeding after birth, and thoughts of harming yourself or your baby. Seek medical care immediately for these signs. This is not a complete list and does not diagnose the cause; do not wait for an online response.