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 ...

Spontaneous contractions of the digestive tract play an important role in almost all animals, and ensure healthy bowel functions. From simple invertebrates to humans, there are consistently similar ...

Pregnancy is filled with weird aches, pains, and twinges, and some are a little scarier than others. Former Bachelorette star Ali Fedotowsky recently had a particularly confusing experience with ...

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 ...

You’ve probably heard about the pressure points on your feet that can trigger contractions. You know, the ones you made your partner learn in case you go over your due date. But what if you’re still a ...

Prodromal labor is sometimes called “false labor” or mistaken for Braxton-Hicks contractions. The contractions you experience are real, though they may last less than five minutes and stop for long ...