How do I know if I’m in labor?
Your contractions should be 5 minutes apart or less, last at least 1 minute, and should persist for at least 1 hour. A good rule to follow is 5-1-1. Contractions are 5 minutes apart or less, each contraction lasts 1 minute, and contractions persist for at least 1 hour. If you are in labor then go to the Birth Center. If your water breaks you should go to the Birth Center even if you are not in labor.