On-Call number: (253) 285-1954
Calls to our on-call line will automatically forward to the on-call midwife. We are frequently unable to answer the phone but will retrieve messages within 15 minutes. Depending on the nature of your contact we may take a few hours to respond, particularly if we are in clinic.
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The call line cannot accept text messages. Please do not text this number.
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If you are unable to reach us after repeated attempts and you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or proceed immediately to the nearest hospital.
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Reasons to Call (warning signs):
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Your bag of waters has broken; this may be a trickle or a gush. Call/text within 5 minutes.
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Signs of labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy: this may include menstrual-like low back pain or low abdominal cramps that don’t subside after rest and hydration.
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Any significant* vaginal bleeding at any time during your pregnancy (*light spotting after 37 weeks is ok).
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You are concerned that your baby hasn’t moved today, or is moving less frequently.
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Severe vomiting/inability to keep fluids down.
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Severe persistent abdominal pain.
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Fever above 100.4F.
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Severe, sudden swelling in hands, feet or face that remains after rest and hydration.
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Severe persistent headache that does not resolve with hydration, rest/sleep, massage, or other home treatments.
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Dizziness or visual disturbances beyond the first trimester.
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Pain with peeing, or kidney pain.
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Painful, reddened area in one leg.
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Any other urgent medical concerns that cannot wait for a routine return call.
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Also see your Postpartum Instruction Sheets for a list of reasons to call after the baby is born.
For routine questions and non-urgent concerns, including scheduling questions, you can also reach us by secured email through the Client Care EHR or gigharbormidwifery@gmail.com