One of the biggest things a first-time mother may wonder as she approaches her due date is what contractions will feel like during labor. Many women may even wonder if they will be able to recognize ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

When you’re pregnant and get contractions, it means the muscles of your uterus are tightening and releasing. The contractions help widen (dilate) your cervix to help your baby journey through the ...

A simple rule for when to go to the hospital for labor is the 5-1-1 rule for timing contractions. That said, it’s not always easy to recognize labor. Share on Pinterest Let’s hope you have a timer ...

At 39 weeks pregnant, you may encounter frequent cramping in your uterus. This can be a sign of labor or Braxton-Hicks contractions. Share on Pinterest MaaHoo Studio/Stocksy United Well, here you are: ...

Isometric exercises consist of a type of contraction where there is no movement; that is, where the muscle fibers maintain ...

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 ...