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4 Tips to Being Pregnant at Thanksgiving

PUBLISHED: November 14, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

The holidays can be a tough time to be pregnant around. Today I want to talk about Thanksgiving and how you can work to make lots of memories, but Continue Reading

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Parenting Mindset: Balancing High Hopes and Realistic Expectations

PUBLISHED: November 13, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Welcome to the Pulling Curls podcast! In episode 212, Hilary discusses the parenting mindset. She shares three key points: lowering your expectations, Continue Reading

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What Does Having an Epidural Feel Like?

PUBLISHED: November 7, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Today I'm going to share what you should expect from the epidural after you get it placed. While you may know it will be "numb" it's sort of hard to Continue Reading

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Pregnancy Mindset: Expect the Unexpected and Embrace the Journey

PUBLISHED: November 6, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, host Hilary Erickson dives into the topic of pregnancy mindset. She shares three tips for adopting a Continue Reading

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5 Things Most People Forget to Do Before Baby Comes

PUBLISHED: November 3, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Sure, there's the prenatal class, packing your hospital bag, making a birth plan -- those are "splashy" things on social media that always do well. Continue Reading

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Zion Healthshare Reviews & Why Left Liberty Healthshare

PUBLISHED: October 30, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Christian healthshares are becoming a viable alternative to traditional insurance for many US families looking for affordable ways to manage medical Continue Reading

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Is a Health Share Right for You? Discover If You’re a Good Fit.

PUBLISHED: October 30, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, host Hilary Erickson discusses who health shares are good for. She shares her personal experience with Continue Reading

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When Is Disneyland the Least Busy?

PUBLISHED: October 27, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Are you looking to visit Disneyland but don't want to be there with hordes of people?  I hear you and I'm JUST the same way.  Honestly, so Continue Reading

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What Does It Feel Like When Your Water Breaks?

PUBLISHED: October 26, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Today I want to share five things people most often feel when their water breaks. It always helps to talk about these "weird" things our bodies feel Continue Reading

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Pregnancy Prevention: 5 Things Moms Should Avoid During Pregnancy with Dr Samantha Radford from Evidence-based Mommy

PUBLISHED: October 23, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled, host Hilary Erickson interviews Samantha Radford about 5 things to Continue Reading

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