When should you go to hospital straight away?

Heavy bleeding, severe belly or shoulder-tip pain, fainting, a seizure, chest pain or breathing difficulty; Severe headache, vision change or severe pain below the ribs, even if only one occurs; Baby moving less than usual, water leaking, or bleeding in later pregnancy: contact maternity care now; do not wait until tomorrow. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find gynecologists?

Most gynecologists are listed in Dhaka (2,107), Chattogram (569), Cumilla (482), Sylhet (279), Mymensingh (276). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Pregnancy care

For pregnancy care, see gynecologists first.

Regular pregnancy check-ups monitor the health of the mother and baby. WHO recommends at least eight contacts with a trained maternity-care provider, starting within the first 12 weeks; some pregnancies need more.

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Go to hospital now

Heavy bleeding, severe belly or shoulder-tip pain, fainting, a seizure, chest pain or breathing difficulty
Severe headache, vision change or severe pain below the ribs, even if only one occurs
Baby moving less than usual, water leaking, or bleeding in later pregnancy: contact maternity care now; do not wait until tomorrow

Call 999

Who to see: Gynecologists

A gynaecologist and obstetrician follows the pregnancy and plans a safe delivery.

See a doctor today

Light spotting in early pregnancy, fever, painful urination or repeated vomiting without the emergency signs above

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for pregnancy care (gorbhoboti)?: See gynecologists first. A gynaecologist and obstetrician follows the pregnancy and plans a safe delivery.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: Heavy bleeding, severe belly or shoulder-tip pain, fainting, a seizure, chest pain or breathing difficulty; Severe headache, vision change or severe pain below the ribs, even if only one occurs; Baby moving less than usual, water leaking, or bleeding in later pregnancy: contact maternity care now; do not wait until tomorrow. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find gynecologists?: Most gynecologists are listed in Dhaka (2,107), Chattogram (569), Cumilla (482), Sylhet (279), Mymensingh (276). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Chattogram Cumilla Sylhet Mymensingh