Should I go to L&D?

Question

40+1, FTM mom here and I don’t know when to call it. I have been having contractions lasting 1 minute inconsistency for 5 hours now. They haven’t gained in intensity. 
Got up to go to the bathroom once and I think I felt a little gush of fluid but I couldn’t really tell

Answer

It’s the 3-10-1 rule - 3 contractions in 10 minutes each lasting around 1 minute ❤️

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If they’re not getting more intense, I personally would wait a bit. You can try to get things moving though, by going for a walk, curb walking or side stepping on stairs, bouncing on a yoga ball if you have one, or do a Miles Circuit.

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Personally I would wait until I was having a hard time walking/talking through contractions. I went in based on the 1 minute long for 5 minutes rule and was there for almost 10 hours before having my first baby. I wish I would have waited longer at home! Being at the hospital doesn’t make anything happen any faster unless they push it to, which isn’t usually best for you or baby ❤️ I hope it all goes well soon!

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If you think you’re leaking, go in. Or if your cramps are getting worse. My cramps were inconsistent but painful with my first and when I went in I was already 5cm. Actually my cramps were never consistent or followed any rules with either of my pregnancies.

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If you think your waters could be leaking I would go in. My last baby (2 years ago) they said I had 24 hours to get him out after my water broke. Not sure if the same rules apply now. 
They can check you in a couple of minutes and you can go home if it’s still good. If your water broke then it’s a good idea to get the party started so you have time to start pitocin if necessary.

Should I go to L&D?

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