Contractions are when the muscles of your uterus tighten and relax to get ready for childbirth. These muscles help push your baby down the birth canal. Once you reach week 37 of your pregnancy, it ...

"I think my water just broke." For some, this can be one of the most exhilarating and frightening signs that they're about to give birth. But it's not the only sign that labor has begun. Here's how to ...

Contractions are a sign that your body is getting ready for one of the biggest moments of your life. You might be asking yourself what they will feel like or how you will handle them when they start.