It’s not unusual for women to have some uterine contractions during pregnancy. Many of these go unnoticed, but others can be strong and feel like labor. Distinguishing between normal contractions and ...

(AP) -- Using a portable device to monitor contractions in pregnant women does not help detect early labor and prevent premature delivery, a study found. The study suggests other screening tests for ...

The skin across her stomach was pulled so taut that it felt to her like it was burning. She spent the last month on bed rest, hooked up twice a day to a home uterine activity monitor and a pump that ...

Using a portable device to monitor contractions in pregnant women does not help detect early labor and prevent premature delivery, a study found. The study suggests other screening tests for premature ...