Contractions: Pregnancy, How They Feel & How Long They Last
Aug 8, 2024 · Contractions Contractions are when your uterine muscles tighten and relax to prepare for childbirth. They help push the fetus down the birth canal. True labor contractions get stronger, occur …
Labor Contractions: What Do Contractions Feel Like? - What to Expect
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.
How Will I Know When I Am Having Contractions? - Parents
Oct 4, 2024 · Not all contractions are equal, so how will you know when you're having labor contractions? Learn about the types of contractions, how they feel, and what they mean.
What Do Contractions Feel Like? - Verywell Health
Dec 12, 2025 · Labor contractions can feel like discomfort or a dull ache in the lower back, a tightening sensation across the abdomen, and pelvic pressure. Not everyone experiences contractions in the …
Contractions and Pregnancy - WebMD
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 …
Types of labor contractions: What do they feel like?
Jul 18, 2025 · This article provides a guide to help soon-to-be-parents understand what types of contractions to expect as pregnancy progresses.
5 Signs You're in Labor: What to Look For - Parents
Nov 6, 2025 · Discover five signs of real labor contractions and learn how to tell when it's time to call your doctor. Be prepared for the big moment with this guide.
6 Ways to Tell the Difference Between Gas and Labor Contractions
Jun 12, 2025 · You're likely having contractions if your abdominal discomfort includes the following characteristics. Contractions come in waves—starting off milder before hitting a peak, then becoming …
Contractions - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary
We use contractions (I’m, we’re) in everyday speech and informal writing. Contractions, which are sometimes called ‘short forms’, commonly combine a pronoun or noun and a verb, or a verb and not, …
Contractions and signs of labor - March of Dimes
Labor (also called childbirth) is the process of your baby leaving the uterus (womb). You’re in labor when you have regular contractions that cause your cervix to change. Contractions are when the muscles …