Popzy help: timing contractions and early labor
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Popzy is a contraction timer for iPhone and Android. These articles answer the questions people ask most in late pregnancy and early labor, one question per page: how to time contractions, what rules like 5-1-1 mean, when to call, and how to stay comfortable at home. Your own midwife or doctor's advice always comes before anything here.
Timing contractions
- How do you time contractions?Duration and frequency, measured start to start.
- What is the 5-1-1 rule for contractions?5 minutes apart, 1 minute long, for 1 hour.
- When should you go to the hospital with contractions?Call first, when your contractions match your provider's rule.
- How far apart are contractions in each stage of labor?A rough map from early labor to the placenta.
Is this labor? When to call
- Braxton Hicks or real contractions: how can you tell?Practice contractions ease with rest. Labor keeps building.
- When should you call your midwife or maternity unit right away?Signs that mean call now, whatever your timing shows.
Early labor and comfort
- How can you cope with early labor at home?Rest, food, warm water and slow breaths.
- Which labor positions can ease contractions?Eleven upright, forward and resting positions.
- How should you breathe through contractions?In gently, a long slow breath out.
- How can a birth partner help during labor?Keep time, give comfort, and know when to call.
- What should you pack in your hospital bag?Documents, labor, comfort, after the birth, baby, partner.
Using Popzy
- How do you share your contraction log with your midwife?A text log or an image card, from History.
- Does Popzy work offline and without an account?No sign-up, no ads, and your history stays on your phone.
- Is Popzy a medical device?No. It is a timer, and your care team comes first.
Contact support
Questions, feedback or trouble with the app? Email us at contact@klikklakstudio.com and tell us your phone model and what happened. We usually reply within a day or two. For anything about your labor or your baby, call your provider or maternity unit instead.
Get Popzy on iPhone and Android
Popzy is not a medical device. It times contractions and does not replace advice from your midwife, doctor or maternity unit. If you are unsure, or if your waters break, you notice bleeding, your baby moves less or anything feels wrong, call them.