How long can contractions last

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What does that mean exactly, and how long can this last for? I am having frequent contractions, and they hurt!! There is no pattern to them, they just sort of come whenever. Favorite time seems to be late at night/middle of night..sleeping is becoming a problem and I am getting grumpy!! lol. I somehow think lack of sleep will be easier to deal with because I am taking care of my baby...that's a happy thing! This is not. Anyone else have this go on this long?

It sounds like it did, it can't last forever, so it will slow up (mine did). The back pressure may be back labor and you dilating still, does it come and go? If it continues I'd call L&D and go in and have them check you, let them know you've had your bloody show, and you're having bad back pressure.

I walked around 2 1/2 wks at 3 cm with my first and water breaking was the first sign of Labour. But with my others I started contracting before water broke. It can go either way. No one can tell you for sure. You could go into Labour tomorrow or in a few weeks. Good luck.

I'm getting induced at 37 weeks which is in like 24 days I was wondering how long it took those of you who have even been induced, to go into labor?? What helps JumpStart it most??

I have no idea if im dilated as we dont check here intill active labor. How long after your waters broke did you have your baby??

) I have a lot of pain pressure below my belly & it hurts .. I'm guessing contractions feel even worse !

D and they Che ked me and still only dilated at 2cm, contractions were consistent but they sent me home to be comfortable and to go back in when the pains are unbearable. How long can someone be in early labor??

How long does Braxton hicks contractions usually last before they become real contractions?

How long did it take you ladies to dilate? How many weeks were you in the beginning and at the time you were in labor? How dilated were you when you got admitted?

How long do you time your contractions before going in or calling doctor? I heard if your not a first time mom to call when contractions are 5-7 minutes apart. But how long do I have to watch and time them before going in?

Having a difficult time finding any recent discussion on this particular druge. Trying to find out how long I can expect this to last... 2 weeks, 3 weeks, more? My doctors office act perplexed that I am still having symptoms, is there such a thing as being highly dependent on a drug? What can I do to speed up the process?

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