Pregnancy & Birth

Once you are having regular contractions, you are considered to be in true (or active) labor.

Editors' Picks

Let the Baby Decide: The Case Against Inducing Labor
Give birth in your time. A look at modern induction.
Honoring Our Cycles: Using Fertility Awareness to Achieve or Avoid Pregnancy
This simple method can be a very effective form of birth control.
Nothing Fits!
What to wear becomes an issue for many women almost right away. You may find that many of your closer-fitting clothes don't work anymore.
Home Alone: Giving Birth Unassisted
More and more women are making the choice to give birth at home and without the assistance of a medical professional.

Resources

Pregnancy & Birth Resources
Mothering Magazine's online resource center links its readers to reliable resources emphasizing natural parenting and family living.


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