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 0 contractions
Apr 14 0 contractions
Apr 15 0 contractions
Apr 16 0 contractions
Apr 17 0 contractions

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
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Active Labor

Contractions every 3-5 minutes

  • • Prepare to go to hospital
  • • Call your healthcare provider
  • • Have your bag ready
  • • Arrange transportation
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Go to Hospital

Contractions every 2-3 minutes

  • • Go to hospital immediately
  • • Bring your hospital bag
  • • Have support person ready
  • • Follow your birth plan