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Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I use the contractions timer?

  This is a free and instant use contraction timer which requires no download or signup. All you need to do is click the ‘contraction starts’ button when the contraction begins. When the contraction stops, click on the ‘contraction stops’ button. The results box below displays the duration of your contractions in seconds.

• What are the terms for timing contractions?

  Terms for timing contractions: Duration of a contraction – “How long is each contraction?”. Duration is measured from the beginning of one contraction to the end of that contraction. Time the duration of a contraction by starting your timer when a contraction starts and stopping the timer when the contraction ends.

• How do I set a timer during labor?

  Ask the laboring woman! If they are not on medication, nearly all women can feel the beginning and end of a contraction’s wave of intensity. Start the timer when the contracting woman says she feels the wave beginning and stop it when the pain of the wave recedes. You’ll want to note when a contraction starts and when a contraction ends.

• Are there any apps for timing contractions?

  There are apps for timing contractions but the good old-fashioned way of using a watch with a second hand or a reliable digital watch works just as well. You also can use a stopwatch app on your phone.

• How do you measure contractions during labor?

  A clock or stopwatch can keep track of the contractions frequency and duration, but it may not be precise. Therefore, a reliable tool is designed to assist moms-to-be to calculate their contractions. MomJunction provides the contraction timer, a tool that automatically records contractions for you.

• What is a contraction timer for pregnant women?

  On the day when the labor pains happen, the pregnant woman and her care givers will want to time the contractions to provide timely interventions. The timing of the contractions is very important in making the decision of calling the doctor or reaching the hospital. In this scenario a contraction timer comes handy.

• How many minutes apart are contractions in labor?

  Contractions are mild—similar to menstrual cramps—and irregular, each one lasting about 30 to 45 seconds and occurring from five minutes to 30 minutes apart. Active labor. The cervix will dilate from 4 cm to 7 cm and contractions will be stronger and last longer—last from 45 seconds to 60 seconds, with three minutes to five minutes between each.

• How do I time my contractions?

  Contractions are timed from the start of one to the start of the next. Frequency and Duration are worked out for you. You can also print out your contractions log. Timer runs while this window is open, close the window and the information is lost.