labor pains

• Contracciones rítmicas del útero que experimenta la mujer durante el parto, que causan molestia o dolor a medida que el cuello uterino se dilata y el bebé avanza por el canal del parto.

The rhythmic contractions of the uterus experienced by a woman during childbirth, causing discomfort or pain as the cervix dilates and the baby is pushed through the birth canal.

1. Childbirth contractionsB2formal

   The rhythmic, painful contractions of the uterus during childbirth that help to dilate the cervix and push the baby out.

   Dolores de parto

   • She was admitted to the hospital when her labor pains started.
   • The nurse monitored the frequency of her labor pains.
   • Labor pains can last for several hours before delivery.

2. Difficult beginningsC1informal

   The initial difficulties or challenges experienced when starting a new project, business, or creative work.

   dolores de parto

   • The startup went through labor pains before becoming profitable.
   • Every new artistic project has its labor pains.
   • The team endured the labor pains of developing the software.