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 ...

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.

Contractions are when the muscles of your uterus tighten and then relax. This is your body’s way of preparing for labour. At ...

An irritable uterus, or uterine irritability, produces frequent and sometimes uncomfortable contractions for pregnant individuals. Although people often confuse uterine irritability with “false labor, ...