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When Can One Expect To Give Birth With Contractions 10 Minutes Apart?
Question: I started having contractions yesterday around 5 pm and they were a half hour apart. Starting early this morning around 4 am they became 10 minutes apart and have been all day. I was dilated to 3 yesterday also. When should I go in and what are my chances of having the baby tonight? it's number 6 and only one that my water broke.
Brief Answer:
Do wait till the contractions are 8 minutes apart and are regular.
Detailed Answer:
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With a cervix at 3 cm and contractions 10 minutes apart, you are likely to go into active labor soon. Do go to ER as soon as the contractions are regular and are around 7-8 minutes apart. You can take a mild laxative to increase the contractions.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Do wait till the contractions are 8 minutes apart and are regular.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
With a cervix at 3 cm and contractions 10 minutes apart, you are likely to go into active labor soon. Do go to ER as soon as the contractions are regular and are around 7-8 minutes apart. You can take a mild laxative to increase the contractions.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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