Could Your Body Be Warning You About a Hidden Pregnancy Risk? The Early Signs You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Shoulder pain
Sudden, severe pain in the pelvis or abdomen
Weakness, dizziness or fainting

Mild cramping can be normal during pregnancy, but if you’re experiencing pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding, contact your OB-GYN. These are usually the first signs of an ectopic pregnancy. If the symptoms include sudden, severe pain or weakness and dizziness, go to the emergency room.

It’s also possible to have an ectopic pregnancy without any symptoms. It may not be detected until you’re at a routine pregnancy appointment. Be sure to stick to the prenatal appointment schedule your doctor recommends, which will depend on whether it’s a low-risk or high-risk pregnancy.