#Contraction timing how to

If your plan is to get an epidural 3-1-1 to 4-1-1 is a good rule. This is contractions 3 min apart or less, lasting over 1 minute in duration for at least 2 hours that you can’t talk or walk through.

If you’re planning a low intervention delivery (no epidural) most people will labor at home for an extended period of time. What to look for? This is where things can be different person to person. if contractions are patterned time them for 30-60 min, note any changes and then set down the timer until they feel stronger, longer or closer. if the pattern is irregular, take a break from timing and start again when you notice them more often

when you notice more then 7 contractions in an hour time 5 of them, see what the pattern is. When should you time your contractions? If you’re before 37 weeks timing any noticeable uterine activity is recommended. This will time them correctly and keep a log. You hit start when it starts and stop when it ends. using an app, like Fullterm, is a great way to time your contractions. If you’re contracting every 5 min and they’re 30 seconds long that means you have a 30 second contraction and then a 4m30s break.

#Contraction timing how to

first off how to time a contraction: your health care provider times contractions from the start of one to the start of the next. These are some general rules for low-risk first time parents! Every pregnancy and labor is different! The most important thing is talking over goals with your birth team and finding what works best for your birth goals and health history.