Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure ...

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Local news co-anchor Olivia Jaquith went ahead with a three-hour morning newscast even after her labor contractions began and her water broke, keeping viewers updated about the coming ...

Labour is an overwhelming journey full of excitement, anticipation, and a bit of anxiety. But your baby's heartbeat is one thing that can often be the reason for your stress. An unstable heartbeat can ...

PIEZO1 transcripts in human uterine muscle at term. Green indicates smooth muscle fibers in the uterus, red marks PIEZO1 mRNA, and blue shows cell nuclei. LA JOLLA, CA—When labor begins, the uterus ...

Key Takeaways The biggest signs that labor is near include regular contractions and water breaking. Losing your mucus plug or having bloody show are also signs of labor, though these may occur days ...