When true contractions hit - it´s important to time them. They may start out at 15 to 20 minutes apart - they will gradually get closer together and grow in intensity. You time them from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next. Also, time the duration of each contraction, i.e. - 30 seconds, 60 seconds. The contractions will start out small and will get longer and stronger as the birth approaches.

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