Scientists Discover How the Uterus “Feels” Its Way Through Childbirth

Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, precisely timed contractions to allow a safe delivery. Hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are known to drive this process, but researchers have long believed that physical forces also matter. These forces include the stretching and pressure [...]

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