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 ...

Guys, there is so much to look forward to about pregnancy and birth: the adorable socks, that thing babies do when they grab your finger, and, you know finally getting that other living thing out of ...

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 ...

Contractions are when the muscles of your uterus tighten and then relax. This is your body’s way of preparing for labour. At ...

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 ...

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.

If you are close to your due date, there are some things you may want to avoid if you don’t want to trigger contractions. Dehydration is one of the main causes of false and true labor contractions.

When you've spent so many months anticipating giving birth, the first sign of contractions can be exciting and confusing. However, not all contractions mean you're going into labor. Braxton Hicks ...

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 ...

The Lamaze breath technique was first introduced in the 1960s as part of an overarching birthing method. Medical settings at hospitals are often highly controlled and restrictive for the safety of ...

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 ...