What is the contraction timer?
The contraction timer is either a device or a software program designed to record the frequency and duration of work contractions. Many online and mobile phone applications are available to simplify the data collection process. The stopwatch can be doubled as a contraction timer if the use of a computer or mobile phone is uncomfortable. Programs designed to function as a contraction timer, record the time of the initial and stopping contractions, severity and duration, and the interval between each contraction for easy sharing of information with the obstetric. The first sign of impending contraction is often a tight feeling over the abdomen, which moves into the lower abdomen directly above the pubis bone. The work sometimes begins with contractions that felt in their backs, or a cramped stomach pain that comes and leaves. Irregular contractions that do not increase frequency and intensity may be bontractions of Raxton-Hicks and not real work. These practical contractions can begin already 16 weeks of pregnancy and continueuntil the start of real work.
Some contractions are caused by dehydration. Drinking two large glasses of water can cause slowing or completely stopping. If real work starts, contractions will continue to increase the intensity even after they have been drinking further fluids. Using the contraction timer to record frequency and severity of contractions will help the expectant mother decide when it is time to contact the midwife or midwife.
real work will continue to exercise and rest in bed. If the contraction does not disappear and the contraction timer records more than five in one hour, it may be time to call a midwife or midwife. It will need to be contracted with the timer to find out when recommending the expectant mother to go to the birth center or prepare a house for the birth of a child.
Most obstetricians recommend going to the birth center whenThe contractions are about five minutes apart for at least one hour. If she has home births, the midwife is likely to want to be present at that time. A useful tool only after delivery can be a useful timer of the timer of the contraction. In the second stage of work, the contraction timer can signal the mother to prepare for contraction and estimate when the contractions are likely to end.