Here’s a play by play of what happens when. What happens: During this stage, your cervix dilates. Early on, contractions may be mild, but become more intense and closer together during active labor.

If you’re pregnant and nearing your due date, you may wonder what your labor will be like. Since every mother is unique and every pregnancy is different, labor can last for hours or even days. Usually ...

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers an assortment of pregnancy and childbirth classes and tours to prepare you for childbirth and childcare. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center ...