For Women, By Women

Emergency Protocol

In case of an emergency after hours, go straight to maternity if you are over 26 weeks pregnant or the emergency centre if you are less than 26 weeks or not pregnant. The hospital will contact Dr Rockson for instructions.

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Busamed modderfontein private hospital emergency number: 0114582083

Life Carstenhof Hospital emergency number: 011 655 5500

Netcare Waterfall City Hospital: 011 304 6600

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Some symptoms that constitute an emergency:​

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Pregnancy:

• Bleeding

• Abdominal pain

• Rupture of membranes

• Reduced or Lack of fetal movements during pregnancy

• Fever

• Foul smelling vaginal discharge

Non Pregnancy Related:

• Extensive bleeding

• Abdominal pain