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 ...

Many women who end their pregnancies early with an abortion pill are told that the pain will be similar to period cramps and are then surprised by how painful it is, a British survey found. Medical ...

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

If your contractions come regularly every 5 to 10 minutes, it's time to call your doctor. Watch for signs like your water breaking or bloody vaginal discharge, which indicate labor might be starting.

Every individual experiences labour differently. Some find the pain manageable with breathing and movement, while others need medical support. Pain relief during labour isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s ...

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

Many women who undergo chemical abortions experience more pain than they were prepared for and more than 40% go through “severe” pain, according to a peer-reviewed study of British women conducted by ...

Labour pain often radiates deep into the lower back, especially when the baby’s head presses against the mother’s spine, a condition known as “back labour.” While epidurals and opioids are common in ...