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How to Bond with Baby: Before Birth & After

PUBLISHED: August 18, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

We all sort of wonder if we'll love this baby when it comes out? -- or will we just sort of feel like it's just a new thing to carry around and add to Continue Reading

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Alternative Mosquito Bite Treatments & Repellants

PUBLISHED: August 4, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

Ok, we all know hydrocortisone, and DEET -- but are there OTHER things we can do for mosquito bites? Today I'm going to share 4 alternative mosquito Continue Reading

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How to Get Your Partner Ready Before the Baby Comes

PUBLISHED: July 28, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

Looking to get your partner more involved in pregnancy, labor birth -- and perhaps most importantly, PARENTING? It's SO important to do as much of Continue Reading

Knotts Berry Farms vs Disneyland? Which one is right for you?

PUBLISHED: July 2, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

Knotts Berry Farms vs Disneyland Which is better?   How are they different?  I'm here to tell you that they're very different, but Continue Reading

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Informed Consent During Pregnancy: Knowing Your Rights

PUBLISHED: June 16, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary welcomes certified nurse midwife Juli Pyle to dive into the topic of informed consent in labor Continue Reading

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You Don’t Need to Know Everything—Just This Before Birth

PUBLISHED: June 4, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

It can feel like you need to check out some textbooks from you local hospital before you go in to have your baby, but I'm here to tell you that is NOT Continue Reading

Vacuums, Forceps and Birth: What Every Parent Should Know About Assisted Deliveries

PUBLISHED: May 21, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

Curious about assisted deliveries? In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary Erickson, The Pregnancy Nurse®, sits down with Dr. Tori Continue Reading

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Declutter Like a Minimalist

PUBLISHED: May 13, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

If you've ever looked a "minimalists" and just thought you WISH you were them -- having an innate sense of needing less -- this is the article for Continue Reading

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Disneyland Hotel Packages for Families: Alternative to Costco Travel

PUBLISHED: May 7, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

This post will show you the very best in Disneyland family packages, plus how to find YOUR perfect hotel and Disneyland Tickets.  These Continue Reading

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How to Plan a Disneyland Trip: 5 EASY Steps

PUBLISHED: April 28, 2025 | By Hilary Erickson

Are you considering a trip to Disneyland? Today I'm going to give you 5 easy steps to planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth (which should Continue Reading

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