Contraction Timer
Early labor is easier to describe with numbers than with feelings. This contraction timer records how long each contraction lasts and how far apart they are, so you can tell your midwife or doctor exactly what is happening instead of guessing.
A widely used rule for heading to the hospital is contractions around one minute long, five minutes apart, for at least one hour. Always follow the instructions your own prenatal team gave you.
Support tool only. Follow your prenatal team instructions.
How to use it
- Tap start when a contraction begins.
- Tap end when it fades; duration and interval are calculated for you.
- Show the log to your team or take it with you to the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
When should I go to the hospital?
The common reference is one minute long contractions, five minutes apart, lasting an hour. First time mothers are usually told to come earlier.
What if my water breaks first?
That is a reason to contact the hospital even without regular contractions, because of infection risk.
Do irregular contractions count?
They are worth logging but usually mean practice contractions if they fade with rest.
This content is informational and does not replace medical care.