Some people swear that dates (not the romantic kind, the chewy caramel-y ones) will kickstart labor. Let's break down what the research actually says, what the risks are, and how to make them taste like something you might want to eat. Spoiler: there's no magic fruit that will make your baby slide out like a watermelon seed, but dates might give your body a helpful nudge. What the Evidence Says A bunch of studies have looked into whether eating dates can help with labor. The

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