Contractions during pregnancy refer to the sensation of tightness and hardness in the uterine muscles. During a contraction, the pain or cramping usually starts in the lower back and moves to the ...

But because peppermint might be able to cause some very mild uterine contractions, some women don't want to risk drinking it early on. "If you want to be extremely cautious then just give ...

Knowing the difference between Braxton Hicks and Labour contractions is vital. During pregnancy, it's common to experience ...

This, in turn, may relax the body and help start uterine contractions. This method is only safe if you have a low-risk, healthy pregnancy, and have received your doctor’s approval. Nipple ...

An oxytocin infusion was started at 1 milliunit per minute, and was increased to a maximum of 2 milliunits per minute with adequate uterine contractions. After 2 more hours, H.L.'s cervical ...

speculatively to facilitate uterine efficiency during periods of low oxygen that accompany labor contractions. Profile shifting may even occur throughout labor. Maternal serum LDH levels between ...