Pregnancy & What to Expect

Contractions are one of the first signs of going into labor. Contractions can happen up to two or three weeks before you actually go into labor. Many women have fake contractions, otherwise...

First pregnancies can be an exciting and scary time. You aren't quite sure what to expect in your pregnancy and worry about what to eat, how much you can exercise, how you will prepare for a...

At 37 weeks of pregnancy the baby is considered full term. You may experience several changes as your body prepares itself for delivery. Consider packing a bag for yourself and the baby, in case...

If you want to be sure of having you need while at the hospital delivering your baby, plan and pack your hospital bag a few weeks in advance. This way you are ready to go immediately, when the...

Spotting the early signs of labor can be challenging especially if this is your first pregnancy. With so many changes going on with your body you may not know what to look for. If you think you...

There are many bodily changes a pregnant woman undergoes that can be somewhat unexpected or disturbing, but there are 10 that should never be ignored. If you experience any of these, contact your...

Most women erroneously believe that lower abdominal pain during pregnancy indicates one of two events: a miscarriage or the beginning of labor. Not only does this mistaken assumption cause...

Statistics from the American Pregnancy Association show that over 6 million women get pregnant each year in the United States alone. Basic information on pregnancy and birth will help get you...

Statistics from the American Pregnancy Association show that more than six million women get pregnant each year in the United States alone, (see Reference 1). If you're like most women, a host of...

Now that you have reached Week 35 of pregnancy, you know you're heading down the home stretch, but sometimes the arrival of your little one seems eons away. Being familiar with some of the events...

The third trimester of pregnancy---from 28 weeks until your baby is delivered---is a challenging time for expectant women, particularly with regard to pain. As your baby's size increases...

According to the American Pregnancy Association, there are six million pregnancies each year in the United States alone. (see Reference 1) A woman's body undergoes major changes carrying a baby...

Pregnancy is exciting but can also be scary when you're not sure what to expect. Every trimester is a little different, as are experiences with labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. Besides...

Expectant mothers and fathers are right to wonder about the facts of pregnancy and delivery; there's so much hype and misinformation being distributed, even at the doctor's office. Knowing the...

When you are going into labor, contractions occur every five minutes, the water breaks and vaginal bleeding. Identify labor symptoms with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free...

Things that can help induce labor include walking, eating particular foods, having intercourse and taking Castor oil. Experiment with various methods of inducing labor, only when the due date is...

Medical information about labor and delivery is available in the form of books, classes and visits to a physician, but figuring out the options for paint management, location and birth attendants...

Lamaze breathing is a deep breathing pain management technique used by women who want to experience natural labor and childbirth. During pregnancy, Lamaze breathing exercises are practiced so that...

You've spent nine long months incubating your baby. You've felt it growing and kicking and gotten a thrill from everyone who tells you about the maternal glow you've developed. At some point, you...

Although television and cinema often depict the onset of labor through visuals of a woman grasping her stomach and yelling out in pain or the surprising gush of her broken water, these situations...

The majority of pregnant women will have to deal with Braxton Hicks contractions at some point during their pregnancy. These contractions, sometimes referred to as "false labor," are most often...

Braxton-Hicks contractions are a tightening of the uterus but they do not help dilate the cervix and lead to childbirth. It is not clear why most women experience Braxton-Hicks contractions. Some...