Braxton Hicks contractions, or false labor, happen as a natural part of pregnancy. Here's how to identify them and tell them ...

Cramping during pregnancy might concern you, but it's common during all stages of pregnancy and only requires medical aid in ...

When your water breaks, it means the amniotic sac has ruptured. This typically signals the beginning of labor, but it may be several hours before you feel a contraction. Share on Pinterest Eloisa ...

If you have a shooting pain in your groin and you're pregnant, you may be dealing with "lightning crotch." Here's what to know about it and how to get some relief.

The second stage of labor (when you start pushing and deliver your baby) usually takes about one to three hours for first-time moms, but often less than an hour — and sometimes only a few minutes — ...

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 ...