Professional Contraction Timer
How to Use the Contraction Timer
- Click "Contraction Begins" when a contraction starts.
- Click "Contraction Ends" when the contraction finishes.
- The timer will automatically track the duration and frequency of contractions.
- View your contraction history and statistics in the table below the timer.
Export Features
- Print: Click the "Print" button to print your contraction data.
- Export Image: Click "Export Image" to save your contraction data as a PNG image.
- Export PDF: Click "Export PDF" to save your contraction data as a PDF file.
Remember to consult with your healthcare provider about when to go to the hospital based on your contraction patterns.
Contractions Timer Tool
Elapsed: 0m:00s | Last 2 hrs | Last 1 hr | Last 30 min | Last 20 min |
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Total #: 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Per 10 Min: | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Interval Min-Max: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Contractions
Start | End | Length | No Ctx | Interval |
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Comprehensive Pregnancy Guide
Stages of Labor
Understanding the stages of labor is crucial for preparation:
- First Stage: Labor begins, cervix dilates and effaces.
- Early Labor (0-3 cm): Mild contractions, can last hours to days
- Active Labor (4-7 cm): Stronger, more frequent contractions
- Transition (8-10 cm): Most intense part, rapid dilation
- Second Stage: Pushing and birth of the baby
- Can last from 20 minutes to several hours
- Involves active pushing and delivery of the baby
- Third Stage: Delivery of the placenta
- Usually occurs within 5-30 minutes after birth
- Involves mild contractions and delivery of the placenta
Pain Management Options
Various pain management techniques are available during labor:
- Natural Methods: Breathing techniques, relaxation, hydrotherapy, movement and positioning
- Non-Pharmacological: TENS machine, acupuncture, hypnobirthing
- Pharmacological:
- Nitrous Oxide: Inhaled gas for short-term pain relief
- IV Medications: Opioids for temporary pain relief
- Epidural: Provides longer-lasting pain relief in lower body
Postpartum Care
Essential information for the postpartum period:
- Physical recovery: uterine contractions, lochia, perineal care
- Emotional well-being: baby blues vs. postpartum depression
- Breastfeeding: techniques, challenges, and support
- Newborn care: feeding, sleep patterns, diapering
- When to contact your healthcare provider
Frequently Asked Questions
When to Contact Your Healthcare Provider
Important Information
- Your water breaks (especially if it's greenish or brown)
- You experience severe abdominal pain or constant pain between contractions
- You have bright red vaginal bleeding
- Your contractions are very strong and less than 3 minutes apart before 37 weeks
- You notice decreased fetal movement
- You have severe headaches, vision changes, or sudden swelling
Labor and Delivery Information
Visual Guide
The three main stages of labor: First Stage (Early Labor, Active Labor, Transition), Second Stage (Pushing and Birth), and Third Stage (Delivery of Placenta).
Common fetal positions during pregnancy and labor, including vertex (head-down), breech, and transverse lie.
Various breastfeeding positions such as cradle hold, cross-cradle hold, football hold, and side-lying position.