Emergency Pregnancy Care

Health concerns that arise during pregnancy and after delivery are often frightening. If you face problems and can’t see your obstetrician, you will find the support and medical attention you need through emergency pregnancy care at Feminine Urgicare in Paramus and Clifton, New Jersey. At the first sign of a problem, don’t hesitate to walk into the clinic nearest you, book online, or call if you prefer to schedule a same-day appointment.

What is emergency pregnancy care?

Medical services are provided by Paramus Women's Acute Care or Clifton Women's Acute Care, depending on the location where the patient receives care. Emergency pregnancy care at the facility consists of walk-in and same-day clinical care from licensed providers for problems that arise during pregnancy and after delivery. Independent medical practitioners also provide pregnancy testing. 

What prenatal issues need emergency pregnancy care?

Concerns during your pregnancy range from common discomforts to potentially serious health conditions. Connect with the independent clinical team for any prenatal problem, including: 

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting begin during the first trimester and may continue throughout a woman's pregnancy. Clinical care from a provider can help if you can’t find relief. Additionally, severe vomiting needs prompt medical attention to prevent dehydration, leading to complications like low amniotic fluid. 

Fatigue

While most women feel tired during their first trimester, extreme fatigue may be a sign of anemia, gestational diabetes, thyroid problems, or prenatal depression. 

Swelling caused by fluid retention

Swollen ankles and feet affect most pregnant women beginning in the second trimester. However, sudden swelling, especially in your face or hands, and rapid weight gain are signs of preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia is high blood pressure that begins during pregnancy. Without medical treatment, preeclampsia can lead to serious complications for the mother and baby. 

Headaches

Though headaches are common during pregnancy, severe or sudden pain or headaches that don’t improve may signal preeclampsia. 

Dizziness

You need clinical evaluation if your dizziness worsens or you have other symptoms like blurred vision or shortness of breath. 

What postpartum concerns need emergency pregnancy care? 

The postpartum period begins right after birth and continues for about 12 weeks, a time when your body goes through dramatic changes.

Women often visit the facility to receive help from the clinical team for postpartum issues such as:

• Pain and cramping that don’t improve in a few days
• Bleeding or discharge from a Cesarean incision
• Painful breast engorgement
• Excessive or ongoing bleeding
• Difficulty breastfeeding
• When to safely resume having sex
• Constipation that doesn’t improve
• Burning or pain when urinating
• Concerns about weight gain
• Postpartum depression

Symptoms like chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, and heavy bleeding need immediate care in a hospital emergency room. 

When should I get a pregnancy test?

Urine tests are the most accurate pregnancy tests if you wait until after missing a period. Testing too early using a urine test can produce negative results even if you’re pregnant. However, a blood test can show if you’re pregnant six to eight days after conception.

Patients are welcome to walk into our locations for pregnancy care from the independent medical team, and you can also schedule appointments by calling or booking online.