Is That a Sign of Labor? As you near your due date, it's common to wonder if every little twinge you're experiencing is a sign that labor is starting. Thankfully, the body has a few pretty clear ways ...

You're an expectant mom and you're settling into bed after a long day, when you suddenly feel a tightening in your lower belly. That internal squeeze can only be one thing: a contraction. But did you ...

Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. As you approach your due date, you can expect to have lots of feelings. You may be excited, nervous, and more than a little uncomfortable. But which sensations ...

Your doctor may be helping you take precautions to avoid a preterm birth. The longer your baby can develop in the womb, the less likely they’ll have problems associated with preterm birth. Preterm ...

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 ...

Preterm birth is associated with a wide array of serious health problems and developmental disabilities, including respiratory issues, gastrointestinal complications, central nervous system problems, ...

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 ...

You're a first-time expectant mom and you're settling into bed after a long, exhausting day of well, being pregnant, when suddenly, you feel it: that tightening in your lower belly, that upside down ...