Contraction Timer
Track and time your labor contractions. Monitor contraction intervals, duration, and frequency to help determine when to go to the hospital.
Contraction Timer
Contractions Today
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April 17, 2026
Labor Guidelines
Early Labor
Contractions every 10-20 minutes
Stay home, rest, and prepare
Active Labor
Contractions every 3-5 minutes
Prepare to go to hospital
Go to Hospital
Contractions every 2-3 minutes
Active labor - time to go!
Weekly Statistics
Total Contractions (7 days)
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Daily Average
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Daily Breakdown
Apr 11
0 contractions
Apr 12
0 contractions
Apr 13
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Apr 14
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Apr 15
0 contractions
Apr 16
0 contractions
Apr 17
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Quick Actions
Contraction Timing Guidelines
When to Start Timing
- • Start timing when contractions become regular
- • Time from start of one contraction to start of next
- • Note the duration of each contraction
- • Track patterns over time
What to Look For
- • Regular timing patterns
- • Increasing frequency
- • Longer duration
- • Increasing intensity
When to Go to Hospital
- • Contractions every 2-3 minutes
- • Contractions lasting 60+ seconds
- • Water breaks
- • Severe pain or bleeding
Emergency Signs
- • Heavy bleeding
- • Severe headache
- • Vision changes
- • Decreased fetal movement
Important Disclaimer
This tool is for informational purposes only. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice and guidance about labor and delivery. If you have any concerns or emergency symptoms, contact your healthcare provider immediately or go to the emergency room.
Understanding Labor Stages
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Early Labor
Contractions every 10-20 minutes
- • Stay home and rest
- • Eat light meals
- • Take a warm bath
- • Prepare for hospital
2
Active Labor
Contractions every 3-5 minutes
- • Prepare to go to hospital
- • Call your healthcare provider
- • Have your bag ready
- • Arrange transportation
3
Go to Hospital
Contractions every 2-3 minutes
- • Go to hospital immediately
- • Bring your hospital bag
- • Have support person ready
- • Follow your birth plan