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Information for Partners, Families & Friends

Learn the Warning Signs.
It could help save a life.

Your pregnant or recently pregnant friend or family member is going through many changes. Changes are normal but some could be warning signs for complications or more serious problems.

It may be physical, but also includes feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that make it difficult to complete daily care activities for herself, her baby or others. It’s important to really Hear Her concerns when she expresses them to you and encourage her to seek help, if needed. Serious pregnancy-related complications and deaths can occur, but many can be prevented if we recognize the warning signs and encourage women to get help early.

How can you help?
If a pregnant or recently pregnant women expresses concerns about any symptoms she is having, take the time to Hear Her. Listening and acting quickly could help save her life!