Aug 8, 2024 · Labor contractions are the tightening and relaxing of your uterine muscles. They get stronger and more frequent over time.

Apr 29, 2025 · Contractions are words where letters are dropped, and an apostrophe shows the missing letters. People use contractions in speech to save time and in writing for a casual tone. In formal …

Nov 18, 2024 · 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 …

Labor contractions are your body’s means of pushing your baby down the birth canal and into the world. Learn what contractions feel like and other must-knows.

To determine if you’re having a contraction, place your hands on either side of your belly button and press inward. The firmness you feel is your uterus. When there’s a contraction, your uterus feels …

Oct 4, 2002 · Timing your contractions will help you and your health care provider track what is happening. You will need to know how long your contractions last (duration) and how close together …

Aug 14, 2025 · Contractions are a tightening feeling across your stomach and sometimes into your back and thighs. Each contraction’s opening (dilating) your cervix and moving your baby down the birth …

Uterine contraction Uterine contractions are muscle contractions of the uterine smooth muscle that can occur at various intensities in both the non-pregnant and pregnant uterine state. The non-pregnant …

Jul 18, 2025 · This article provides a guide to help soon-to-be-parents understand what types of contractions to expect as pregnancy progresses.

Oct 2, 2025 · What do contractions really feel like? Are they as painful as they seem? From real contractions to Braxton Hicks, here's what you can expect.