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 ...

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

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 ...

In late pregnancy, it's easy to wonder whether every symptom you're having is an early sign of labor. Are you having Braxton Hicks or "real" contractions? Is that your mucus plug or normal vaginal ...