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The 5-1-1 Rule: Exactly When to Leave for the Hospital (and When to Stay Home)

The 5-1-1 rule is the simplest answer to 'when do we go?'—but it comes with important exceptions. Here's how to use it, and when to ignore it.

May 11, 2026

Expecting parents deciding when to leave for the hospital

Labor & Delivery3 min read

False Labor vs. the Real Thing: 6 Signs You Can Tell Apart at 2am

Braxton Hicks can feel convincingly like the real thing. Here are six clear differences between practice contractions and true labor—decodable half-asleep.

May 10, 2026

Expecting parent timing contractions late at night