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Contraction Timer

Time each contraction in real time, track frequency, and monitor the 5-1-1 rule pattern: contractions 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute, for 1 hour.

🏥 Based on standard 5-1-1 labor timing guidance🔒 Data stays in your browser

Current contraction

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Tap start when a contraction begins

When to call your doctor (5-1-1)

Early pattern

Keep timing contractions. You need more data to evaluate a labor pattern.

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Avg frequency: -

Start timing to track duration and frequency. The status card updates after each recorded contraction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 5-1-1 rule for labor?

The 5-1-1 rule means contractions are about 5 minutes apart, each lasts at least 1 minute, and this pattern continues for 1 hour. Many providers use this as a guide for when to call or go in.

How do I time contractions correctly?

Start timing at the beginning of a contraction and stop when it ends to get duration. Frequency is measured from the start of one contraction to the start of the next.

Should I call my doctor before 5-1-1?

Call sooner if your provider advised it, your water breaks, contractions become very intense, you have bleeding, reduced fetal movement, or any urgent symptoms.

Is this contraction timer a medical device?

No. It is a tracking aid for educational planning. Always follow your own doctor or labor unit instructions, even if they differ from general timing rules.

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