Third Trimester

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Looking for a simple birth plan that any healthcare provider will take seriously? You've found one! Download this free, one page visual birth plan template.

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What exactly are Braxton Hicks contractions? And how do they differ from labor contractions? Get the scoop.

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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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Delayed cord clamping has massive benefits, almost no risks, and improves baby's wellbeing for life. Here's how to ask for it, plus all the reasons why.

Avoiding labor interventions will help you have a more positive birth experience with better outcomes for mom and baby. Find out how and why in this post.

Find out how eating dates during pregnancy can help you have a better birth, plus learn about other natural ways to improve delivery.

Most doctors and nurses want to wipe vernix off baby immediately after birth. But vernix offers many benefits for baby when you leave it on and rub it in.

Congratulations! You're pregnant and considering natural birth! Here's a step by step guide to making your dreams of natural childbirth a reality.

Is it safe to take collagen during pregnancy? Are there any possible benefits? How much should you take? Here is what the experts have to say.

Dealing with swollen feet during pregnancy, aka cankles, aka edema? Here are natural remedies for this common pregnancy ailment.

Looking for a way to follow the progression of your pregnancy? Here, the best pregnancy tracker to keep tabs on both baby and mama throughout all 40 weeks.

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

Literally nine months in the making! Watch me dance through weeks 4-40 in this fun pregnancy timelapse video. It's 9 months of pregnancy in under 2 minutes!

Looking for a simple birth plan that any healthcare provider will take seriously? You've found one! Download this free, one page visual birth plan template.

Here’s detailed information on the tests you’ll be offered during your third trimester of pregnancy, including which to take and which to avoid. 

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

You know your due date, but how many weeks pregnant are you? What about months? This guide will help you convert pregnancy weeks to months.

What's up with fish during pregnancy? Is it safe to eat? Read about growing evidence suggesting it's not only safe, but also crucial for baby's development.

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.

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