They are 5 to 6 minutes apart and last for about a minute.
2006-12-09 09:23:54 · 19 answers · asked by Jo M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes.....my water had to be broken...didn't do it on it's own!!
2006-12-09 09:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by connie e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could go to the emergency room, call them or even call your doctors office (emergency exchange if on a weekend). If you go to the E.R. they will check you to see if and how much your cervix has dilated and decide if it is time for you to stay or not just yet. If your water breaks that will make no difference, they will normally keep you regardless. Sometimes the water doesn't break right away or it may need a little help in doing this. Either way, I suggest you call the E.R. department at the hospital and talk to the R.N. Best wishes and congratulations!
2006-12-09 09:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by cass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you were planning a hospital birth now is the time to go.
FYI your waters are not supposed to break until labour is well progressed, or during birth. The waters are meant to protect the baby from the contractions. Early water rupture, before or during early labour is a sign or malnutrition in the mother.
2006-12-09 09:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! You should go to the hospital now. My ob told me to call then go when they were approx 5 min apart for at least an hour.
Good luck
2006-12-09 09:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would go to the hospital. usually once your contractions are 5 minutes apart the doctor wants you to go to the hospital. Congrats and best of luck. Once my waterbroke I had mine in 2 hours!!
2006-12-09 09:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes go to the hospital. Your water may not break on its own. They may have to do that at the hospital. I have had 3 babys and my water has only broke once on its own.
2006-12-09 09:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by Blondi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes definently go to the hospital--some people's water does not break it has to be broken by the doctor---good luck
2006-12-09 09:27:21 · answer #7 · answered by amanda B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes call your ob and get to your hospital. you are in labor. most women have their water broken by a nurse or doctor
2006-12-09 09:44:44 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I always had to have them break my water. Good luck and congrats on the baby.
2006-12-09 09:26:02 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you may have awhile until you deliver, but yes, go. Sometimes the doctor has to break the water him/herself.
2006-12-09 09:25:54 · answer #10 · answered by Hillaryforpresident 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE HOSPITAL!!!! They will probably break your water there. Good luck and congrats.
2006-12-09 09:37:02 · answer #11 · answered by missy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋