how do u measure contractions is it from start to start or start to end

Start to start

@shayleighnikole, thank you

To track properly you need to count from start to end. Then from the end of one to the start of the next. This tells you how long your contractions are but also how far apart

Example: Start of contraction 1 is at 12:00 and ends at 12:01 the next contraction starts at 12:04 and ends at 12:05.

Your contractions are 3 minutes apart and lasting for 1minute each. That's important because many doctors will follow the 5-1-1 rule for when to come to the hospital. Having contractions 5 minutes apart, lasting for 1 minute, and has been happening for 1 hr

excellent breakdown...thank you@arivera64 my doctor actually just told me to make my way to hospital when they are 10 minutes apart because I'm already 4cms. she's afraid I may go fast

ahh yes you'd better go at 10 min lol

😁@arivera64