{"id":67405,"date":"2026-02-17T10:15:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babyjourney.se\/?p=67405"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:20:27","slug":"monitor-your-labor-pains-so-you-know-when-labor-starts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webstaging.babyjourney.se\/en\/forlossning\/varktimer-folj-dina-varkar-sa-du-vet-nar-forlossningen-borjar\/","title":{"rendered":"Labor timer - track your contractions so you know when labor starts"},"content":{"rendered":"

A labor timer helps you measure how long your contractions last and how frequent they are. As labor approaches, many people wonder how to count contractions - and when it's actually time to go into labor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Med Baby Journeys thermal timer<\/a> you can easily record each contraction, follow the intervals and see how the contractions change. This gives you a clear overview and makes it easier to recognize patterns and determine if labor might be about to start. When it's time to go into labor, you'll be notified!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does a heat timer work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Our heat timer is designed to be as easy as possible to use - even when you're focused on other things.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to use our heat timer:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  1. Press \u201cStart\u201d<\/b> when a pain starts.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Press \u201cStop\u201d<\/b> when the pain stops.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Repeat<\/b> every time you get a new ache.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You will have a clear overview of all your contractions, making it easier to see if they are getting more frequent, longer or more intense.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How does an ache feel?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Many people describe an ache as a wave that comes and goes. The peak of the pain often lasts for about a minute.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The pain may feel like a severe menstrual pain in your stomach or back. It can also be felt in the groin and sometimes radiate down the legs.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pre- or post-natal pain?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    It can be difficult to know if your body is just \u201cpracticing\u201d with contractions or if you are actually in labor. Here are some differences that may help you.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pre-eclampsia (sometimes called irregular contractions) is common in late pregnancy, especially in the last weeks before the expected birth. Pre-term contractions are similar to regular contractions, but often feel slightly stronger and come irregularly. Learn more about precancer here.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Typical signs of exacerbations:<\/b><\/h3>\n