11 signs of labor In the final days or weeks before your due date, you may notice one or more signs that labor is near. Not all women experience all of these signs – again, this is very individual – ...

Labor starts when your body and your baby send signals that it's time for birth. Hormones play a big role in preparing your body for labor, including softening the cervix. Common signs of labor ...

At 37 weeks, you are in the last month of your pregnancy. The baby is fully mature and can arrive at any time. If you are carrying twins, labour may arrive in a few days. However, if you are carrying ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. A pregnant woman. (Photo/Courtesy) In the run up to the third-trimester of pregnancy ...

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.

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 ...