Late Pregnancy

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Learn about evidence-based ways to induce labor, plus get natural labor induction tips from other natural mamas.

Ready to sign up for the best online birthing class for you? Check out our comparisons of the six best online birth classes.

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Learn all about the free childbirth classes available—both online and in person. Plus, find out whether they're really worth your time.

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What's the best way to choke those dates down? These delicious date recipes will help you get your daily quota for a shorter, easier labor.

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Your body faces a lot of surprising changes after giving birth. Find out what to expect, plus learn how to help your body heal.

Pregnancy stretches you in every way possible. Try these yoga poses and pregnancy stretches to prepare your body for labor and motherhood.

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Contraction timer! A great tool when you're in the heat of labor. Find the best contraction timers out there in this post.

As you prepare for your own natural childbirth, watch these inspiring delivery videos. You'll see home births, water births, and natural hospital births.

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Here's the surprising home birth video of our daughter Faith — an *unintentional* unassisted childbirth, so fast that the midwife didn't make it on time!

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Mamas have used castor oil to induce labor for a long time, but is it worth the effort? Here's what you need to know before you try it.

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Learn about evidence-based ways to induce labor, plus get natural labor induction tips from other natural mamas.

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Check out the winners of the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers contest for the most inspiring birth photography of the year.

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How does nitrous oxide work during labor? How does laughing gas compare to other pain relief? Are there side effects? Find out in this comprehensive post!