Journey of labour
When to seek advice during pregnancy
Seek advice from your doctor or midwife, or come to hospital if you:
- have bright red, fresh blood loss
- feel your baby’s movements have changed, or you are worried about your baby’s movements
- feel unwell (flu like symptoms) or are experiencing a burning or stinging sensation when passing urine
- have severe back pain
- have uncontrollable diarrhoea and or vomiting
- feel your stomach is tender, or you experience severe indigestion pain that you have not had before
- feel faint or have fainted
- are experiencing signs of labour (call early if you have a planned caesarean birth).
IMPORTANT: Call the hospital any time, day or night, to speak with a midwife. You will be asked questions about what is happening. You can then plan when to come into hospital.
Bring your Pregnancy Health Record with you.
More information: Pregnancy, Birth and Baby – What happens to your body during childbirth
In this guide:
- Preparing for labour and birth
- Who will support you in labour
- How your body prepares for labour
- Getting baby in the right position for birth
- When to seek advice during pregnancy
- Final preparations for labour
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