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Timing

Keep a note of how much time passes between your contractions.  They can start off an hour apart 48 or 24 hours before the birth, but once they are 15 or 20 minutes apart, you should think about calling the hospital.  Things usually move faster for a second birth.



  
  

Sarah Horrocks
13/06/2006
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