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How far apart should my contractions be if i'm in labor?
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Active vs. prodromal: Early labor(prodromal) usually has contractions that are widely spaced 10 to 30 minutes apart. Active progressive labor will shorten that interval to 2 to 3 minutes apart continuously to effectively dilate the cervix.
Answered 4/26/2013
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