When to Go to the Hospital for Delivery First-time mothers: If labor pains occur every 5 to 10 minutes and last for an hour, you should go to the hospital immediately. The interval between labor pains is longer than this, but if the pain is unbearable, you must go to the hospital immediately. If you see redness, labor is usually due in a few days, but if your water breaks, you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible. Women who have given birth: Women who have given birth before and have regular labor pains should go to the hospital immediately. If you see red,