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The EASIEST (and best) Labor and Delivery Nurse Gift Ideas!

PUBLISHED: January 22, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Ok, so you're going in to have a baby, do you need to get thank you gifts for the nurses, or are you supposed to tip them? Today I'm going to share Continue Reading

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Improving Your Family’s Sleep: Tips and Tricks from the Sleep Research Expert @ThatSleepDoc

PUBLISHED: January 22, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, host Hilary Erickson and guest Sujay, aka @thatsleepdoc, untangle the topic of sleep. They discuss sleep Continue Reading

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6 Mistakes You’ll Make Planning Your Disneyland Trip

PUBLISHED: January 18, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

There are MANY ways to ruin a Disneyland day, and today I want to share a few of them that you may just be making for your next vacation. Don't Continue Reading

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Free Birth Class with Insurance

PUBLISHED: January 16, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Are you hoping to save some cash on your birth class by charging it to your insurance! Me too! more and more insurance companies are offering Continue Reading

The Power of Prenatal Classes: A Deep Dive into the Studies

PUBLISHED: January 15, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Welcome back to The Pulling Curls Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into the benefits of attending a prenatal class. We'll explore the studies Continue Reading

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What Does the -2 Mean When They Do a Cervical Check?

PUBLISHED: January 12, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

So, you had a doctor's visit and they said you were dilated to a number, but also said baby was -2? What does that mean (being negative isn't usually Continue Reading

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Painful Cervical Checks During Pregnancy: What to do if you’re scared.

PUBLISHED: January 8, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Are you likely to have a cervix exam and wondering if it's painful (or have already had one and are wondering how to make it better). Today we're Continue Reading

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Finding Success by Letting Go: New Year’s Resolutions for Parents

PUBLISHED: January 8, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson

Welcome back to the Pulling Curls podcast. On today's episode, Hilary shares her experience with New Year's resolutions and how she's learning to let Continue Reading

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Christmas 2023

PUBLISHED: December 20, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Dear Friends, Family and Internet Stalkers (which are, likely, the vast majority): As we close out 2023 I'm amazed at how the year seemed very Continue Reading

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Habits of Happy Pregnant Women

PUBLISHED: December 13, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Looking to feel more joy and happiness during your pregnancy, today I'm going to share a few habits of pregnant women that make them happier, more Continue Reading

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