Could that weird cramp in your belly be the start of labor—or is it just another bout of indigestion? Maybe it's the real deal, or maybe it's just Braxton Hicks. Can you even have contractions before ...

Braxton Hicks contractions are uterine contractions that start in early pregnancy. Most don't notice them until sometime in the second or third trimester – and some women never notice them at all.

As you're preparing for the arrival of your future sidekick, you're probably anticipating labor and delivery with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. It's a good time to become familiar with vaginal ...