The beginning of labor is not always easy to define. There are some ways to find out.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 120 minutes
Here's How:
- Time 4 contractions.
- Walk around for a bit.
- Time 4 more contractions.
- Eat and drink something light.
- Time 4 more contractions.
- If the contractions get further apart, it's not labor.
- If the contractions get closer or more intense, it is probably early labor.
- Note the duration of the contractions.
- Contact your doctor or midwife for further instructions, if you are in labor.
Tips:
- Don't time every contraction.
- Be sure to write down the information about the contractions you do time, including intensity and duration.
- Don't panic.
