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, ...

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

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 ...

Every woman's labour experience is unique. Labour is the natural process by which your body delivers your baby. It's a beautifully orchestrated sequence of events involving powerful muscle ...

Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, ...

There are a number of interventions that can be considered to help make labour or your baby’s birth easier, or to ensure a better outcome for both of you. While labour and birth are natural processes, ...

Braxton Hicks contractions are uterine contractions that start in early pregnancy. Most don't notice them until sometime in the second or third trimester – and some women never notice them at all.

You may have a lot of questions about how to know you're actually in labor. Here's everything pregnant people need to know. In the movies, pregnant people are often shown looking down (surprised!) to ...