What should I do in the first 30 minutes after a scorpion sting while pregnant?
Stay calm, sit or lie down, wash the sting with soap and water, apply a cool compress, and remove rings or tight items near the area. Avoid risky “treatments” like cutting/sucking, tourniquets, alcohol, or running around trying to catch the scorpion. This first aid for scorpion sting guide also covers who to call (OB/Poison Control) and what details to write down to help clinicians triage you.




