A gush of water, being doubled over in pain, the head of your baby crowning. These are things many women picture when they think of labor. However, for most laboring women, these things take time and ...

We sure love contractions, don’t we? Whether we’re talking or writing, we’ll do almost anything to get our point across faster. Just think about it: don’t, can’t, I’m, he’ll—they all follow a pretty ...

Guys, there is so much to look forward to about pregnancy and birth: the adorable socks, that thing babies do when they grab your finger, and, you know finally getting that other living thing out of ...

Tess Vigeland: So here’s a phrase you probably heard this week: Double dip. We’re not talking ice cream cones, of course. What it refers to is the idea that instead of coming out of a recession, we ...

Small-business owners need to realize that business operates in cycles. During the growth or maturation phase, businesses purchase equipment and hire employees. Eventually, they grow so large they can ...

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.

Contraction isn’t an official word in economics, at least not like “recession” is, but it does describe a shrinking of jobs or production. String enough contractions across different sectors together ...

Contractions are when the muscles of your uterus tighten and relax to get ready for childbirth. These muscles help push your baby down the birth canal. Once you reach week 37 of your pregnancy, it ...