Labour signs — when to go in
How do I know labour has started, and when should I leave for the hospital?
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- Mammaa editorial
- Updated
- 7/9/2026
Questions to take to your doctor
- At what interval of contractions should I come in, given my distance from hospital?
- If I had a C-section last time, when do you want me to arrive?
- Who is on call at night, and what is the gate number?
Sources
- WHO / FOGSI labour onset guidance (cite after review)