Guys, there is so much to look forward to about pregnancy and birth: the adorable socks, that thing babies do when they grab your finger, and, you know finally getting that other living thing out of ...

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 ...

It was the morning after I'd given birth to my first child. My adrenaline had worn off, I got a few hours of sleep, and I actually felt relaxed. My brand new baby began to stir so I quickly ceased the ...

Let's talk a bit more about contractions. I would love to add a note of unique profundity to the discussion of the idea of contraction. I have skirted the idea a bit. What is the contraction? It is ...

Pregnancy seems to come with endless unknowns. Like, for instance, why on earth did nobody mention that trapped wind in pregnancy is very much a thing? Is pregnant sex actually safe? And what, pray ...

Are labour contractions always painful? How contractions feel for you depends on different things such as the position of ...

Here's what happens during each stage of labor – from how long each stage lasts to what you might feel. Labor happens in three stages — early labor and dilation, pushing and delivery, and finally, ...

If you are close to your due date, there are some things you may want to avoid if you don’t want to trigger contractions. Dehydration is one of the main causes of false and true labor contractions.

When you've spent so many months anticipating giving birth, the first sign of contractions can be exciting and confusing. However, not all contractions mean you're going into labor. Braxton Hicks ...

A pregnant woman has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video of what happens to her belly during Braxton Hicks contractions. The woman, who is pregnant with her fifth child and goes by the username ...