timing them?If I am in labor I dont want to go to the hospital too early
2007-09-20 03:05:09 · 9 answers · asked by raquel e 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My contractions were never regular - even when I was pushing. If you cannot talk and/or walk through the contraction, then you want to get to the hospital.
2007-09-20 03:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by E. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically severity will come as the labor progresses,I personally stayed home for 12 hours in labor until the contractions were 5 minutes apart. Labor and birth is different for each woman...Even for first timers,timing contractions is imporatant to determine if labor has begun.
If you feel a contraction notice the time and if another one happens notice the time, if a pattern sets up then you know or if your water breaks. If I say anything I say this just be mindful
of your body,and if you are not sure GO TO THE HOSPITAL!
go to webmd.com and look up pregnancy
2007-09-20 03:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Angie S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looking back on it, I kinda feel stupid. I was having back pains and cramping, and never realizing it, those were probably my contractions. I didn't actually worry about going to the hospital until my water broke. But it didn't actually break all the way, just a leak, so they still had to break it at the hospital. I would pay more attention to frequency, not severity, cuz the pain, or lack of, is different for everyone. When the pain becomes constant, I think you should seriously consider calling and going to the hospital. Even if the baby is not coming right this second, it is sure to be soon.
2007-09-20 03:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well lol with my first i was in pain so i knew it was time to go. My second i went in for a routine OB appointment at 36 weeks, and found out i was dialated to 7, but i wasnt in any pain so i was shocked. LOL it was crazy!!!
Mom of 5 boys
2007-09-20 03:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you think your in labor call your doctor he can have you come into the office for a quick exam and monitoring
if you have 6 contractions in a hour. doesnt matter how strong call the doctor
2007-09-20 03:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are painfull at all you should time them...and if they get 5 mins or less apart and constant you should at least call your drs office and see what they want you to do....but I would suggest if they get under 5 mins apart to go to the hospital....
2007-09-20 03:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by It's a Girl!!! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read this site and it'll help:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/signs-of-labor/PR00083
also knowing the difference between real labor and fake labor :
http://healthresources.caremark.com/topic/falselabor
Good luck and congratulations in advance (whenever you have your little angel!)
2007-09-20 03:11:34 · answer #7 · answered by Heather R 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if this is your first baby go in when they are 5 min apart
2007-09-20 03:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by mamaathome 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All I can say is when it's time you will know.
2007-09-20 03:10:01 · answer #9 · answered by me2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋