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Doula

Category - Labor & Birth

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As a doula, you are supporting a mother who has been having mild contractions all evening. They are getting a little stronger. When would you suggest she begin timing contractions?
  1. Time contractions briefly now to get a baseline for how often they are occurring.
  2. When she has had more than five in an hour
  3. If they start to really hurt
  4. Every now and then to determine if the contractions are progressing
Explanation
Answer: A - Because the healthcare provider will likely ask how often contractions are occurring, a mother in labor should time them briefly to get a baseline. As the contractions begin to feel more intense, she can time them again briefly to see how they are progressing. Continually timing contractions will make labor seem longer, and may send mom to the hospital or birthing center too soon. Staying home as long as possible in labor is better for the mother's comfort as well as the progress of labor.
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