AvoidGeneral guidanceTest or decision

Severe, sudden or emergency symptoms

Do not wait—use urgent or emergency medical care now.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

For “Severe, sudden or emergency symptoms,” use the lower-exposure choice instead of trying to cancel the exposure afterward. Do not wait until morning for a clear reduction in an established movement pattern.

What changes the answer

  • Whether this is screening, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment or birth planning
  • Pregnancy week, previous results and what the result could change
  • Benefits, limits, alternatives, follow-up and the time available to decide

General guidance

When to get individual help

Choose a lower-risk alternative when possible. If the exposure already happened, record the product, amount, timing and symptoms and ask for advice instead of assuming harm.