| Q |
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What
does labor feel like and how will I know what to do? |
| A |
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It feels
like a strong tightening from the back moving to the front and
lasting several seconds. If it is before your 36th week of pregnancy,
you should contact your health care provider. |
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| Q |
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How
will I be able to tell when I'm in labor? |
| A |
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When
your contractions are five minutes apart and lasting for one
minute, you are in active labor and should go to the hospital. |
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| Q |
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When
should I go to the hospital? |
| A |
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If you
have severe abdominal pain or you experience fresh red bleeding,
you should go to the hospital immediately. Otherwise, wait until
your water breaks, or your contractions are five minutes apart
and lasting for a minute. |
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| Q |
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When
I get to the hospital where do I go and what will happen? |
| A |
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When
you get to the hospital, go to the reception area on the first
floor after you enter from the parking garage. The assistant
at the reception desk will help you find your way to the labor
and delivery unit. |
