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3rd Trimester
how can i tell if i'm in labor?
i think i'm having contractions but i'm not sure should i go in or am i being crazy?
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Re: how can i tell if i'm in labor?
Yep, this will usually ensure that you're actually in active labor. You don't want to head in before the above is satisfied, some people like to labor at home for longer than that.
If you haven't already discussed this with your care provider, do so at your next appointment if you end up not being in labor tonight. They should have already talked to you about when they would like you to call them and/or head to L&D.
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Call your doctor or the hospital on-call doc.
As my OB said, "If you THINK you're in labor, you probably aren't." She also said to go by the 5-1-1 rule; five in one hour lasting one minute.
Most likely just Braxton hicks, as long as they don't hurt. Call to ease your mind.
You're probably experiencing Braxton Hicks' contractions. And 2 an hour is ok. Drink water and lay down for a bit and see if they stop. BH's get more intense as the pregnancy goes on.
Look at her post count. I am guessing MUD.
But if not, you just need to empty your bladder, lay down and drink some water. If you are having more than 6 in an hour after an hour of laying down, call the OB on call.
Call the on-call nurse or your doctor.
BH's are uncomfortable and slightly painful (according to my OB-I'm a FTMtb) but you'll be able you talk and walk through them. Active labor contractions are very uncomfortable and painful and you'll be unable to talk or walk through them.
Hope you feel better.
If you're having painful contractions every 5 minutes, that last a minute, for an hour, you should go in. They should be painful to the point that you can't talk through them. If you're just feeling your uterus get tight, it's probably Braxton Hicks. If you have more than 6 Braxton Hicks in an hour they usually want you to head into L&D. Drink a big glass of water, lay down, and time your contractions.