Timely and efficient contractions of the smooth muscle of the uterus–the myometrium–are
crucial to a successful pregnancy outcome. These episodic contractions are regulated by …

The uterus exhibits intermittent electrophysiological activity in vivo. Although most active
during labor, the non-pregnant uterus can exhibit activity of comparable magnitude to the …

Background and objective Preterm labor is a global problem affecting the health of
newborns. Despite numerous studies reporting electrophysiological changes throughout …

In eutocic labor, the autonomic nervous system is dominated by the parasympathetic system,
which ensures optimal blood flow to the uterus and placenta. This study is focused on the …

Daily, it's reported that 800 women and 6,700 newborns lose their lives during or shortly
after childbirth. Furthermore, approximately 5,400 babies are stillborn each day, with 40% of …

Uterine contractions during pregnancy drive birth, and peristalsis during menstrual cycles
not only expel menstrual blood, but also play significant roles in both sperm transport and …

Background Strong and synchronized contractions that occur in the last stage of pregnancy
are essential for onset of labor. In clinics, the lack of effective description of these …

During normal pregnancy, the uterine smooth muscle, the myometrium, begins to have
weak, uncoordinated contractions at late gestation to help the cervix remodel. In labor, the …

Annually, nearly half a million neonates in the United States and 15 million globally are born
preterm, defined as prior to 37 completed weeks of gestation. These births present elevated …

Background: Strong and synchronized contractions that occur in the last stage of pregnancy
are essential for onset of labor. In clinics, the lack of effective description of these …