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Episode 265 Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled -- how to push

How to Push Out Your Baby: Options, Expert Advice, and Personal Choice 265

PUBLISHED: March 4, 2026 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled, Hilary Erickson RN-BSN —The Pregnancy Nurse®—breaks down everything you need to know about Continue Reading

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10+ Things to Know About the Universal Orlando Resort (coming from Disney World)

PUBLISHED: February 23, 2026 | By Hilary Erickson

I'm often shocked by how many people think Universal at Disney area actually owned by the same company. They are not, and there are actually some Continue Reading

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Best Birth Class for a Natural Hospital Birth

PUBLISHED: February 9, 2026 | By Hilary Erickson

Today I want to share what you should be looking for in a birth class that will prepare you for a "natural" hospital birth. I say "natural" because Continue Reading

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Why the Curly Girl Method Did Me Wrong (and how Abbey Yung fixed me)

PUBLISHED: January 27, 2026 | By Hilary Erickson

When I found the curly girl method I realized that all the techniques that my mom had shown me with her straight hair were wrong. For instance, I was Continue Reading

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Ways to Save at Epic Universe

PUBLISHED: January 12, 2026 | By Hilary Erickson

Epic Universe is the brand new Universal park in Orlando. It. is. amazing. and it has things that delight more ages than a Universal park has Continue Reading

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What if My Water Breaks in Public?

PUBLISHED: December 8, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

I think this a big fear for a lot of pregnant ladies, but as someone who's seen LOTS of ladies who's water has broken in a variety of places -- I'm Continue Reading

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The BEST Way to Do Disneyland

PUBLISHED: November 24, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

If you're looking to have the BEST Disneyland vacation, what's the BEST way to do it. First off, I want to say that every family's goals and needs Continue Reading

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What to Do in Early Labor (Before You Go to the Hospital)

PUBLISHED: November 10, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

Early labor can be a tricky time for a variety of reasons. Today I want to give you 3 ways to handle it at home before you head in to the hospital. Continue Reading

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Unexpected Pregnancy: You’re Not Alone – Processing Grief and Finding Support

PUBLISHED: November 4, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of "The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled," Hilary Erickson | The Pregnancy Nurse® is joined by Erin Galloway Continue Reading

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When Your Mess Feels Too Big to Start: The first 10 minutes that changes everything

PUBLISHED: October 27, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

If you’ve ever stood in the middle of your messy home and thought, “Where do I even start?” — you’re not alone! That frozen, paralyzed feeling doesn’t Continue Reading

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