NORMALLY you want every one to last 60-90 seconds minimum but over 90 seconds is preferred every 5 minutes (less than 5 minutes preferred) for an hour (more than an hour preferred) for 511. Usually, once it starts it will not back down less than the 511 averages.
However, everyone is different. You can be early labor. 6 in one hour even if inconsistent is enough to go in to be safe but if you are ever concerned then 100% go in. Better safe than sorry!
Usually, the saying is stronger, harder, and longer = contractions
If you are having back labor too I’d contact my doc or midwife
NORMALLY you want every one to last 60-90 seconds minimum but over 90 seconds is preferred every 5 minutes (less than 5 minutes preferred) for an hour (more than an hour preferred) for 511. Usually, once it starts it will not back down less than the 511 averages. However, everyone is different. You can be early labor. 6 in one hour even if inconsistent is enough to go in to be safe but if you are ever concerned then 100% go in. Better safe than sorry!