https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 16:56:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-contractions-have-to-be-long-to-count#post-157813 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:07:38 +0000 pastemoo 157813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blushink: NOPE. My NP said to count them all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-contractions-have-to-be-long-to-count#post-157768 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:26:30 +0000 Weagle 157768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had several days of short, but fairly regular contractions. When labor actually started, I knew. It was very clear that these were different contractions. They were longer and obviously more effective. I hope things get started soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-contractions-have-to-be-long-to-count#post-157369 Sun, 13 May 2012 21:00:32 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 157369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay... I've never had a contraction longer than 15 seconds, so I guess we are far from going into labour. Sigh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-contractions-have-to-be-long-to-count#post-153072 Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:46 +0000 sorrycharlie 153072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>eee good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-contractions-have-to-be-long-to-count#post-153071 Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:18 +0000 LAGS 153071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just told this morning that mine need to be longer to truly count, &gt; minute. But I was reassured that it's still your body signalling for things to get going! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-contractions-have-to-be-long-to-count#post-153051 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:48:05 +0000 Minnie_Girl 153051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Psh, every contraction counts! It means your body is preparing, and you're one contraction closer to the big push! :) </p> <p>Take it easy, mama. It sounds like your baby will be here soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-contractions-have-to-be-long-to-count#post-153047 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:44:09 +0000 winniebee 153047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor told me they should be roughly a minute to *count.* GOOD LUCK!</p> <p>EDIT - by *count* I mean, count towards the timing for what they ask you when you call OB....ie, if I were to call and say I'm having contractions that are 5-7 mins apart, they would ask me if they are a minute long. But, I agree, every contraction helps (if that makes sense?!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-contractions-have-to-be-long-to-count#post-153040 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:38:13 +0000 mediagirl 153040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You know I have no clue but I just want to say, I hope this is it for you!!!!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-contractions-have-to-be-long-to-count#post-153036 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:33:09 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 153036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Again still having on and off contractions but havent started calculating them yet. I was wondering do they have to be long to count or can short contractions still work when calculating their distance apart</p> <p>Thanks! </p>