Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, precisely timed contractions to allow a safe delivery. Hormones such as ...

Love & Hip Hop Hollywood: Ray J & Princess' Labor of Love premieres Monday, Sept. 24, at 9 p.m. EST on VH1 Jen Juneau is a News and Movies Staff Writer at PEOPLE. She started at the brand in 2016 and ...

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 ...

It's common to worry about the pain of childbirth. Here's the lowdown on the difference between labor contractions and pushing so you can go in fully prepared. According to a survey conducted by the ...

When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributors to that process, ...

A gush of water, being doubled over in pain, the head of your baby crowning. These are things many women picture when they think of labor. However, for most laboring women, these things take time and ...

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 ...

This mom could give labor in her sleep. Beccaa Areli slept through her contractions, and later gave birth to her daughter in a car on the way to the hospital. She posted about the “craziest experience ...

Before 36 weeks of pregnancy, you don’t need to worry about the position of the fetus in the womb upside down or breech . This is because the baby will continue to move and rotate in your stomach. The ...