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Do my partner and I both have that number in our phones?   Yes   No  \nMy provider said to   (call/alert them/come in) when my contractions are in a pattern of  .  \nIf my water breaks, my provider wants me to  .  \nI pinky promise to only time contractions:  \n  if I am not able to rest or be distracted  \n  When there is a clear start and stop to each one  \n  5-10 at a time, then put the phone away  \n  When I’m about to call my provider  \n  To verify a noticeable change from the last time I timed.  \nChanging qualities of contractions:  \n-Obvious starts and stops  \n-Obvious tightening, peak and releasing.  \n-Felt in front, then felt in front AND back.  \n-Changes in the shape of the belly through them.  \nI’m watching for these other signs:  \n-Bloody Show (continuous through labor) .  \n-A need to move around and be upright.  \n-Can’t talk through contractions. Becoming non-verbal  \n-A need to breathe deeply and maybe vocalize with contractions  \n-Shaky arms and legs, leaning forward  \n-Feeling contractions in the back as well as the front  \n-Growing seriousness, focus and urgency.","cbCaitKFrS2QXxM6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitKFrS2QXxM6","pdf",30668,"English","# Timing Contractions Like A Pro\n## The number to call when I’m in labor\n## My provider said to (call/alert them/come in) when my contractions are in a pattern of\n## If my water breaks, my provider wants me to\n## I pinky promise to only time contractions:\n## Changing qualities of contractions:\n## I’m watching for these other signs:","[{\"question\":\"When should I call my healthcare provider about contractions?\",\"answer\":\"Your provider wants you to call when contractions are in a specific pattern. This document prompts you to fill in that exact pattern, which is crucial information to have readily available.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key characteristics of effective labor contractions?\",\"answer\":\"Effective contractions have obvious starts and stops, a noticeable tightening, peak, and release. They may be felt in both the front and back, and can change the shape of the belly.\"},{\"question\":\"Besides contractions, what other signs indicate labor is progressing?\",\"answer\":\"Other signs to watch for include bloody show, a strong urge to move and be upright, the inability to talk through contractions, deep breathing or vocalization with contractions, shaky arms and legs, and a growing sense of seriousness and urgency.\"}]","Timing Contractions Like A Pro | PDF"]