Parturition, or the birthing process, has three stages. Understanding the stages is critical in order to know when/if we need to provide assistance during calving season to increase the likelihood a ...

Parturition is the culmination of mammalian reproduction, a task essential for survival of the species. After a period of uterine quiescence to allow fetal growth and development, changes occur in ...

For decades, researchers have unsuccessfully sought to understand the mechanisms underlying the onset of parturition. The apparent variation in mechanisms between other mammals and humans has further ...

Parturition is a complex and involved process. Within the protected confines of the mother, the fetus grows rapidly for 37–42 weeks until the right combination of signals, stemming from both endocrine ...