Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Educational Materials

For Health Care Providers

At a glance

Download, print, or order educational materials that raise awareness of the Urgent Maternal Warning Signs. These materials were adapted and translated for multiple populations.

Know the urgent maternal warning signs.

Posters and Magnets

Be aware and seek medical care immediately if you experience urgent maternal warning signs and symptoms during pregnancy and in the year after delivery. The signs include severe headache, dizziness or fainting, changes in vision, fever, trouble breathing, overwhelming tiredness, chest pain or fast-beating heart, severe belly pain, severe nausea, severe swelling, thoughts about harming self or baby, baby movement stopping or becoming slower, vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking during pregnancy, and vaginal bleeding or discharge after pregnancy.
Download and print Urgent Maternal Warning Signs resources.

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Spanish

Translated Handouts or Posters

8.5 x 11 handouts or posters are also available in the following languages.

This list was developed by the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. Learn more about the warning signs by visiting the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health.

To Order Materials‎

To order 5 x 7 palm cards or 11 × 17 posters: Visit CDC-INFO on Demand - Publications or call 1-800-CDC-INFO and they will assist you with your order.

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Content Source
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP); Division of Reproductive Health
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Published: May 15, 2024
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