As your due date approaches, it's common to wonder if every little twinge you're experiencing is a sign of early labor. For example, is cramping a sign of labor? What about nausea or lower back pain?

Key Takeaways Labor is a gradual process. Early signs of labor include your baby dropping, losing your mucus plug, and experiencing stronger Braxton Hicks contractions – though all of that can happen ...

The onset of labor is a mysterious process, and a small percentage of babies are born on their actual due date. Here's how your body—and your baby—know it's time for delivery. Labor can feel like a ...

The U.S. labor market created few jobs in August and shrank earlier in the summer, a first since the pandemic, as the economy’s engine sputters under the weight of President Donald Trump’s policies.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an economist specializing in labor markets and policy. The April 2025 jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is ...