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how do you time contractions?

is it from the start of one to the start of another or the end of one to the start of another?

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Anonymous

Asked by Anonymous at 1:57 AM on Jul. 22, 2010 in Pregnancy

Answers (4)
  • From the beginning of the first the the beginning of the next.
    MomNbabyGirl009

    Answer by MomNbabyGirl009 at 2:01 AM on Jul. 22, 2010

  • first to the*
    MomNbabyGirl009

    Answer by MomNbabyGirl009 at 2:01 AM on Jul. 22, 2010

  • You start timing at the beginning of one until the beginning of the next - that is how far apart they are. You should also try to time how long they last. So the contrax might be 5 minutes apart lasting 45 seconds, L&D or your Dr would probably like to know both.
    canadianmom1974

    Answer by canadianmom1974 at 2:06 AM on Jul. 22, 2010

  • start to start, and also how long it lasts (like canadianmom said)
    rhianna1708

    Answer by rhianna1708 at 2:12 AM on Jul. 22, 2010

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