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:

1. COVID-19 and labour
2. Preparing for labour and birth
3. Who will support you in labour
4. How your body prepares for labour
5. Getting baby in the right position for birth
6. When to seek advice during pregnancy
7. Final preparations for labour

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