When is it better to go to the hospital to give birth?

“It is time to go to the hospital and have a baby?” - Every pregnant woman has this question in her mind. Contractions at the end of your pregnancy can make you believe that you are in labor. Here you will find the list of ways to decide if you are really in labor and ready to go to the hospital.

1.  Ask your practitioner or midwife when they would like you to come to the hospital. Because of your medical history or some other reasons they may have special rules for you.
2.  Don’t go to the hospital t early, as it has been linked to an increase in interventions. Moreover, it will be better and more comfortable for you to be in your home in early labor.
3.  You can use 411 method if you aren’t given a specific time to go to hospital: contractions four (4) minutes apart, lasting one (1) minute for one (1) hour.
4.  If you are planning to have an unmedicated birth, it’s better to stay home a bit longer.

To sum up, when you have contractions or other signs of labor, calm down and be sure to contact your practitioner for further instructions.