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Helpful tips
Storky will provide you with helpful tips and practical information that will guide you through contractions.
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Useful information
Learn more about contractions and its measuring.
Contractions
The uterus contracts and moves your baby down. Your abdomen becomes hard during contraction.
Interval
Interval is the time from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the following one.
True labour
Interval is the time from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the following one.
Labour phases
Early Labour phase
Contractions are mild and last 30 - 45 seconds with 5 to 30 minutes interval in between. The cervix is dilating to 3 cm. Try to relax or sleep. Wait untill the contractions become stronger and longer. It can last for hours if it is your first labour.
Active Labour phase
Contractions are becoming stronger and last about 45-60 seconds with 3-5 minutes interval in between. The cervix is dilating from 4 to 7 cm. If the contractions comes every 5 minutes or less, and last for a minute or more over an hour it is time to leave for the hospital or birth center.
Transition phase
Contractions are very strong and last 60-90 seconds with interval about 2-3 minutes. The cervix is dilated to 8 - 10 cm. The baby will be probably coming out soon.
Pushing and delivery
The cervix is fully dilated. Contractions last 60 - 90 seconds and your body is pushing your baby out.
When to go
Always consult your conditions with healthcare provider. You should go to hospital immediatelly in case of - Strong vaginal bleeding, green, brown or yellow water when membranes has broken, no contractions for hours when membranes has broken, strong headache and dizziness or blurred vision.