Signs of labor Labor also called childbirth, is the process of your baby leaving the uterus (womb). Labor is divided into three stages: Labor Pushing

What is cesarean section A cesarean section, or C-section, is an operation to deliver your baby through a cut made in your abdomen and womb

What are Braxton Hicks contractions Braxton Hicks contractions are called false labor or "practice" contractions that are common in the last weeks of pregnancy or

Back pain pregnancy Back pain during pregnancy is very common, especially in the later stages of pregnancy when pregnancy hormones loosen your ligaments, your growing

Headaches in pregnancy Headaches are common during pregnancy and are often triggered by a change in hormones during pregnancy, but they usually improve or stop

Diarrhea in pregnancy Diarrhea literally means “flowing through” and is defined as having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements in a 24 hour

Pregnancy discharge All women, whether they’re pregnant or not, have some vaginal discharge starting a year or two before puberty and ending after the menopause.

Pregnancy gingivitis Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that is caused when plaque that contains bacteria slowly backs up on your teeth and gums

Nosebleeds in pregnancy Nosebleeds during pregnancy also called epistaxis, are fairly common. Nosebleeds are quite common in pregnancy because of hormonal changes. Although nosebleeds can

Vulvar varicosities during pregnancy Vulvar varicosities are varicose veins (dilated veins) at the vulva or outer surface of the female genitalia (in the labia majora