If you’re a first-time mom, you might be nearing your delivery day with some anxiety. It’s normal to wonder when labor might start and how it will feel. Though there are many signs that you’re in ...

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 ...

It was the morning after I'd given birth to my first child. My adrenaline had worn off, I got a few hours of sleep, and I actually felt relaxed. My brand new baby began to stir so I quickly ceased the ...

Very few women would describe giving birth as a "comfortable" experience, and for many people, contractions are one of the first signs that you're about to go through something pretty painful – labor.

Braxton Hicks contractions are like fire drills: They help your body prepare for true labor. These sporadic "false" contractions usually feel like a tightening and hardening of the uterus, and they ...

Watch a film or show with a childbirth scene, and you'll no doubt see one - or all - of the following. The mum's waters break with a gush, extremely painful contractions kick in pretty much ...