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When timing contractions are they suppose to be like 5 minutes apart on the dot or like 5 then 8 then 6 then 5?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Generally : Generally you would wait until the contractions are fairly regular and close to five minutes. Look for less variation in time.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 11/30/2013

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A member asked:

When timing contractions are they suppose to be like 5 minutes apart on the dot or like 5 then 8 then 6 then 5?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Dr Killian agreed

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