When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones ...

Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery ...

Using a portable device to monitor contractions in pregnant women does not help detect early labor and prevent premature delivery, a study found. The study suggests other screening tests for premature ...

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a new imaging tool, called electromyometrial imaging (EMMI), to create real-time, three-dimensional images and maps of ...

Labour contractions get your body ready to give birth. What happens if those strong, rhythmic contractions suddenly slow down ...

Labor can reveal a durable power in women. Labor teaches about resilience, what research says about support and pain relief, ...

Nearing your due date? Learn 6 evidence-backed signs your body is ready for labor, from regular contractions to waters ...

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There's a big learning curve when it comes to pregnancy. For many expecting parents, just thinking about contractions can be nerve-wracking because they are associated with pain and the start of labor ...