Contractions are often described as a feeling of cramping or pressure in your abdomen and pelvis that grows more and more intense as labor progresses. As the baby’s head starts to emerge and the ...

Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure ...

Moving around and staying active during labor can help it progress faster. Simple techniques like breast stimulation can naturally encourage labor contractions. Medical interventions are sometimes ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers including pain and uncertainty. Preparing yourself for the unexpected — to the best of your ability — and ...