Is there a right way to time contractions

AprilA90

 Is there a right way/position to time contractions to accurately gauge if they're progressing or will 30min-1hr average take care of that. I use an app to actually timing them but is there a right way as far as sitting standing laying or should I be moving around

Brigie029

Great question. Wondering the same thing

haziedaze

You time from the beginning of one to another. If they are "real" position changes shouldn't make them go away or space out too much. Once I was in real labor they were every 2-3 mins when I was walking or rolling around on my yoga ball, if I laid on my side then they were more like every 4-5 mins. Once I hit transition they were every 1-2 mins no matter what I did. When they are real you'll most likely know. Everyone says that and it's frustrating, but even after 3+ months of BHs I knew.