What should I do?! Is this labor?!

Question

So last night my contractions started to get close all night about 5-10 mins apart. And died down a bit after I fell asleep. Now today they’re picking back up and so painful but 15 mins apart. But I’ve been lounging around laying down all day because they hurt and I feel like shit. Should I force myself to go for a walk and get this going faster or just take the rest?

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Sounds like the beginning of labor! Doctors usually will send you home if your contractions are still far apart like 15 minutes so i wouldnt go to the hospital just yet. Walking can help so i advise that. But if they’re too painful to tolerate maybe call and see if you can go in even though theyre not close

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I would say depends on how anxious you are to get the baby out, if you are good with waiting relax while you can and soak it all up if your over it and want to try to speed things up then try to walk!

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I wish there was an option for you to go to the hospital!! If they're so close togather, you should call your OB and head in.

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Once your contractions have been consistently 5 mins apart for an entire hour then you are in active labor, but that doesn’t mean to rush to the hospital.. take a hot shower, walk around some more and unless your water breaks wait until they’re a tad closer then call your OB and go.. the hospital will only admit you if you’re dilated enough

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Rest now and start walking when they get closer because by then you won't be able to very well

What should I do?! Is this labor?!

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