When do you go to the hospital when having pregnancy contractions?

You may need to go to the hospital when having pregnancy contractions if:

- Contractions are 5 minutes apart and last about 1 minute long for 1 hour.

- Your water has broken.

- You have any of the following symptoms:

- Severe abdominal pain

- Vaginal bleeding

- Dizziness or fainting

- Headache

- Blurred vision

- If you call your doctor or midwife they will likely have additional instructions regarding when you should go to the hospital.