Category: Types of Labor

Signs and Symptoms of Labor Probably every woman who shares her labor experience tells a different story. Your delivery will be just as unique. However,

You might have heard the funny phrase “Braxton Hicks contractions” before you were pregnant, but now you want to know what it means. The term

Prodromal labor is often called “false labor,” and is somewhere in between Braxton Hicks contractions and active labor contractions. Prodromal labor is a part of

Prolonged labor, also known as failure to progress, occurs when labor lasts for approximately 20 hours or more if you are a first-time mother, and

Pregnancy is normally a time of happiness and anticipation, but it can also be a time of uncertainty. Many women have concerns about what is happening with

With each pregnancy, labor and birth can be quite different. Some women follow the typical course of labor, while others may experience delays in labor

As the time of delivery approaches, you might notice that Braxton Hicks contractions become more frequent and intense. It is very common for women to