OBJECTIVE: To determine whether analysis of the frequency or regularity of uterine contractions can distinguish between women delivering vaginally and women requiring Cesarean section for dystocia.

During the last few months of pregnancy, occasional and sometimes painful contractions are common. You may experience a sensation that your uterus is tightening and relaxing. This is nothing to worry ...

A number of moms in The Baby Project hoped for a natural birth, and wrote about their plans to avoid drugs during delivery. On the other hand, Ashley Charter wrote about the "amazing" epidural she ...

Prodromal labor is sometimes called “false labor” or mistaken for Braxton-Hicks contractions. The contractions you experience are real, though they may last less than five minutes and stop for long ...

Becoming a parent is a life-changing event. You’ve bought the crib, decorated the room, and gotten enough onesies for a lifetime in preparation for your new arrival. But before you start counting ...