Labor starts when your body and your baby send signals that it's time for birth. Hormones play a big role in preparing your body for labor, including softening the cervix. Common signs of labor ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers including pain and uncertainty. Preparing yourself for the unexpected — to the best of your ability — and ...

Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. As you approach your due date, you can expect to have lots of feelings. You may be excited, nervous, and more than a little uncomfortable. But which sensations ...

Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and ...