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 ...

Nor do contractions only occur when the body prepares for birth. Menstrual cramping is actually a form of contraction, says labor nurse Leisel Teen, BSN, RN and founder of Mommy Labor Nurse.

Labor contractions will grow stronger, longer, and more frequent as they cause your cervix to dilate. True labor contractions are too painful to talk through, and they may bring tears to your eyes.

Unlike true labor, false contractions are usually felt in the front of the body in the lower abdomen, are typically weak, and may stop when a woman walks, rests or otherwise changes her position.

Early signs that labor is a few days away can include Braxton-Hicks contractions, which are often less painful than labor contractions, and lightening, a term for when the baby "drops" inside the ...

Prodromal labor contractions often leave pregnant women confused and antsy. Here’s what you need to know about the pesky cramps, and how long you should expect them to last.

Active labor is far more intense than early labor. At this point, contractions will likely be around every three to four minutes, last for 60 to 90 seconds, and be more severe.

Researchers have developed a new imaging tool, called electromyometrial imaging (EMMI), to create real-time, three-dimensional images and maps of contractions during labor. The non-invasive ...

Labor contractions, on the other hand, are typically felt most in the lower abdomen, lower back, and are painful. They also occur at regular intervals and get more intense.