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, ...

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, ...

Your uterus nourishes your growing baby for nine months. Once your baby is born, many of the blood vessels in your uterus break. The muscles of your uterus contract and squeeze them shut. Uterine ...

After childbirth, most people talk about sleepless nights, breastfeeding struggles, or emotional changes. Few mention the deep, wave-like cramps that can take your breath away. These are afterpains, ...

The uterus is part of the female reproductive system, responsible for the healthy embryo and fetal development and it undergoes several changes during pregnancy. This organ is distensible and can ...

In groundbreaking work for women with fertility problems, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and the Catharina Hospital have developed a new method that allows for simple and objective ...

What sets off labour when a baby is ready to be delivered has long been a mystery, but now it seems that the immune system pulls the trigger. The uterus appears to start contracting after immune cells ...

It was the morning after I'd given birth to my first child. My adrenaline had worn off, I got a few hours of sleep, and I actually felt relaxed. My brand new baby began to stir so I quickly ceased the ...