When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributors to that process, ...

Amy Slaton continues to keep her fans and followers in the loop of her pregnancy. The 1000-Lb. Sisters star is expecting her second child this summer and has documented her pregnancy every step of the ...

Late last year, Fantasia revealed that she was expecting her third child with husband Kendall Taylor. Only six months into her pregnancy, the singer recently shared that she has been hospitalized ...

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.

Braxton Hicks contractions, also known as false labor, are mild contractions you might feel in the later stages of pregnancy. There's no need to worry if you experience Braxton Hicks contractions, ...

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 ...

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 ...