Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, precisely timed contractions to allow a safe delivery. Hormones such as ...

To make matters worse, Christie, of Niagara, Ontario, had been experiencing prodromal labor for several weeks. This is known ...

Those with optimistic views of 2026 are overlooking signs of a labor market in sharp decline, says David Rosenberg.

Childbirth is a really intense and emotional experience, and one thing many parents-to-be worry about is the baby’s heartbeat. Sometimes, the heartbeat might not be steady, which can be scary. If you ...

Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and ...

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 ...

The Institute for Supply Management's monthly manufacturing index came in at 48.7% for the month of August. That's a tad higher than the 48.0% reading from the previous month, but any number below 50% ...

CHICAGO -- While Commissioner Bud Selig insists that efforts to eliminate the Montreal Expos and another franchise are more than a ploy, contraction could wind up as a bargaining chip in the ongoing ...

Amanda Hyne, 37, had two young children — 18 months and 4 at the time — when her symptoms began. “They’re amazing and they are so much fun, but it’s a lot,” she told The Post. “It’s a lot to juggle.“ ...

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 ...

People don’t believe it when I mention how much I loved labor and delivery. They think I’m talking about my career as a nurse-midwife helping others, not my own experiences. They’re partially right—I ...