There's a big learning curve when it comes to pregnancy. For many expecting parents, just thinking about contractions can be nerve-wracking because they are associated with pain and the start of labor ...

A contraction is the phase of the business cycle when the economy declines, often with falling real GDP and rising unemployment, moving from peak toward trough (expansion, peak, contraction, trough).

Contractions are a sign that your body is getting ready for one of the biggest moments of your life. You might be asking yourself what they will feel like or how you will handle them when they start.