Labor contractions are the physical way your uterus tightens to promote delivery of your baby. All body muscles tighten and shorten (contract) when they’re being used. And the uterus is one of the ...

A gush of water, being doubled over in pain, the head of your baby crowning. These are things many women picture when they think of labor. However, for most laboring women, these things take time and ...

If you’re pregnant, you’re probably doing quite a bit of thinking about contractions –especially as your due date approaches. After all, they’re a pretty significant part of birth. For many women, ...