I looked over to the guys sitting in line and felt a surge of adrenaline as my body prepared itself for what was about to happen.

Cortisol helps the body prepare for stressful and dangerous situation.

Soon, the family would need to discuss the best configuration for the child her body was preparing to initiate.

The fetus moves into position as your body prepares for delivery.

She sounded more awake, and her body stiffened as if preparing to sit up.

It was a sign that his body was preparing itself for the fight to come.

Too much adrenaline, he thought; his body was preparing itself for what lay ahead.

Some can be very uncomfortable, but they're helping your body prepare for labor.

At this point, the body prepares to enter deep sleep.