Contractions can be hard to prepare for. Here's what to know ahead of time when it comes to what contractions feel like and other signs of labor.

Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. As you approach your due date, you can expect to have lots of feelings. You may be ...

What does a contraction feel like? Everyone feels contractions differently based on their own body and how the baby is positioned.

While every woman's experience is different, learning the typical signs of labor can help you feel more prepared when it does happen. Labor is typically a longer and unmistakable process – so ...

I started having contractions about two minutes apart when I was 26 weeks pregnant. Doctors gave me shots to help prevent early labor, but I still felt strongly that something was wrong.