Little Helpers · Birth

Contraction timer.

One big button. Tap when a contraction starts, tap when it ends, and see your pattern at a glance.

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The last hour

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–average length

–average time apart

Your timeline.

Started	Length	Apart
Your contractions will show here.

The 5-1-1 guide.

Many hospitals share this guide for first babies: contractions about 5 minutes apart, each lasting about 1 minute, for 1 hour. That's often a good time to call and head in. Your doctor or midwife may give you their own plan. Follow their advice first.

Call right away if.

Any signs of labor before 37 weeks.
Your water breaks or fluid is leaking, even without contractions.
Bright red bleeding, or bleeding as heavy as a period.
Your baby is moving less than usual.
Severe pain, or a fever.

And if something just feels off, call. Your care team would always rather hear from you.

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Where this comes from

This helper shares general information. It doesn't replace care from your doctor, midwife or your baby's pediatrician.

Signs of labor: Know what to expect, Mayo Clinic
When to Come to the Hospital, Center for Women's Health, OHSU

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