Confused about the difference between practice contractions and real labor? Dr. Naima Bridges, an OB-GYN with Baylor Scott & ...

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Doctors explain how to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and real labour. Experts say these contractions are the body's way of preparing for childbirth, not a medical emergency. Pregnancy is a ...

Muscle contraction is the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity. It can happen when you hold or pick up something, or when you stretch or exercise with weights.

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When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributors to that process, ...

Tocolytics are short-term treatments used to allow time for interventions that can improve the outcomes of preterm labor and delivery for both mother and child. Since no single tocolytic drug is ...

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Some women who have complications during their pregnancy need a CST, although the test is much less common than it once was. More often, you would get a nonstress test or a biophysical profile. If ...