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Warning signs in second trimester -Abdominal or pelvic pain indicates possible preterm labor, UTI, pyelonephritis, or appendicitis -Absence of fetal movement once the woman has been feeling daily movement indicates possible fetal distress or death -Prolonged nausea and vomiting indicate possible hyperemesis gravidarum; at risk for dehydration -Fever and chills indicate possible infection -Dysuria, frequency, and urgency indicates possible UTI -Vaginal bleeding indicates possible infection, friable cervix due to pregnancy changes, placenta previa, abrupt placenta, or PTL. Warning signs in third trimester -Abdominal or pelvic pain indicates possible preterm labor, UTI, pyelonephritis, or appendicitis -Decreased or absence of fetal movement once the woman has been feeling daily movement indicates possible fetal distress or death -Prolonged nausea and vomiting indicate possible hyperemesis gravidarum; at risk for dehydration -Fever and chills indicate possible infection -Dysuria, frequency, and urgency indicates possible UTI -Vaginal bleeding indicates possible infection, friable cervix due to pregnancy changes, placenta previa, abrupt placenta, or PTL -Signs/symptoms of PTL: Rhythmic lower abdominal cramping or pain, low backache, pelvic pressure, leaking of amniotic fluid, increased vaginal discharge -Signs/symptoms of hypertensive disorders: Severe headache that does not respond to usual relief measures, visual changes, facial or generalized edema....