You worry that labor will be endless pain and chaos, but others who felt the same often found surprises that eased their fear. Many say the moments that worried them most turned out gentler, shorter, ...

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Simply sign up to the Chinese economy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. China’s factory activity returned to growth in December, snapping a record eight-month contraction as Beijing ...

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Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector continued to contract in May as imports tumbled to their lowest level since 2009. The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) manufacturing PMI ...

Sometime during your second or third trimester, you might start to feel mild, sporadic contractions, especially when you are tired or dehydrated, or after sex. These normal contractions, called ...

Some women who have complications during their pregnancy need a CST, although the test is much less common than it once was. More often, you would get a nonstress test or a biophysical profile. If ...

As pregnancy progresses, many women experience contractions that can leave them wondering if labour has begun. Braxton Hicks contractions, often referred to as ‘false labour, are a common occurrence ...

The Brookbush Institute continues to enhance education with a glossary that is more than just definitions. Examples, common questions, and so much more! Eccentric Contraction: The word is formed from ...