If you think you may be pregnant or you have taken a home pregnancy test that came back positive, make an appointment with a doctor to have the pregnancy confirmed. Studies show that women who receive prenatal care from a doctor are far less likely to experience miscarriage or complications in their pregnancy.

If you are pregnant, some body changes are normal, while others are cause for concern. You should call the doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Bleeding or leaking fluid from the vagina.
• Sudden or severe swelling in the face, hands, or fingers.
• Severe or long-lasting headaches.
• Discomfort, pain or cramping in the abdomen that lasts longer than a few minutes.
• Fever or chills.
• Persistent vomiting or nausea.
• Discomfort, pain or burning with urination.
• Blurred vision.
• Dizziness.
• Less than normal movement from the baby (in the late second trimester, if you count less than 10 movements during a time when the baby is normally active).