but they won’t be allowed to leave. if you remember something during the day, add it to the notes. however, as these devices are becoming more and more complex, the possibility of something going wrong increases rapidly. 8. if my water breaks before labor (contractions) even begins, how long can i labor at home for before i am required to go to the hospital? once they reach the top of a hill, they can also take some pictures of it using a camera. 