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When to go to the hospital
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When should I go to the hospital?
When to go to the hospital
For most women the best bet is to stay at home for as long as possible. Early arrival at the hospital may cause labor to slow, opening the door for questionable interventions.
Ask your doctor at a prenatal visit when he or she would like you to go in, but for most women a good rule of thumb for first-time mothers is to go when contractions are 5 minutes or less apart, last at least one minute, and are strong enough that you need to focus solely on them.
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