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

If your contractions come regularly every 5 to 10 minutes, it's time to call your doctor. Watch for signs like your water breaking or bloody vaginal discharge, which indicate labor might be starting.

Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and your baby safe.

Each contraction in labour has a purpose: to open your cervix, move your baby lower, and prepare your body for birth. Ideally, these contractions follow a smooth pattern: they rise in intensity, peak, ...

Following a “brutal” pregnancy, Jenna Christie found herself wondering if her second baby would ever make his grand arrival.