Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, ...

New research into muscle contraction will give scientists a better understanding of bladder problems and pain during childbirth. Scientists have found that calcium, which allows muscle contraction to ...

Contractions are when the muscles of your uterus tighten and relax to get ready for childbirth. These muscles help push your baby down the birth canal. Once you reach week 37 of your pregnancy, it ...

Pregnancy is a remarkable journey filled with countless changes, both emotional and physical. As the baby grows, so do the mother's body and the experiences that come with it. One common physical ...

Labor contractions are the physical way your uterus tightens to promote delivery of your baby. All body muscles tighten and shorten (contract) when they’re being used. And the uterus is one of the ...

As pregnancy progresses, many women experience contractions that can leave them wondering if labour has begun. Braxton Hicks contractions, often referred to as ‘false labour, are a common occurrence ...

When you hear the word contractions, you likely think about the first stages of labor when the uterus tightens and dilates the cervix. But if you’ve been pregnant, you might know that there are many ...

The structure of potassium ion channels that regulate contractions in the heart has been illuminated by research. For years, scientists have debated how many KCNE1 proteins are required to build a ...