Labor contractions can feel like intense cramps or pressure. Braxton-Hicks contractions do not follow a pattern and may stop with activity. Early labor contractions become more regular and stronger ...

Giant migrating contractions (GMCs) are powerful waves of colonic movement that propel intestinal contents toward the anus ...

Could that weird cramp in your belly be the start of labor—or is it just another bout of indigestion? Maybe it's the real deal, or maybe it's just Braxton Hicks. Can you even have contractions before ...

Contractions are a sign that your body is getting ready for one of the biggest moments of your life. You might be asking yourself what they will feel like or how you will handle them when they start.