You have timed twinges, changed positions and wondered if that was a contraction or just your burrito. As the big day approaches, your body often sends a few consistent signals that labor is gearing ...

Labor starts when your body and your baby send signals that it's time for birth. Hormones play a big role in preparing your body for labor, including softening the cervix. Common signs of labor ...

Near the end of the third trimester, the cervix will soften in order to begin the process of effacing (thinning and stretching) and dilating (opening up) in preparation for your baby's birth. An open ...