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The Birds and the Bees: Navigating the tricky conversations of parenthood

PUBLISHED: October 16, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled, host Hilary Erickson is joined by sexual health educator Amy Lang Continue Reading

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4 Things to Avoid When You Plan Your Disneyland Trip

PUBLISHED: October 13, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

If you're headed to Disneyland soon, I want to share 4 mistakes I see a LOT of families/parties make and I want to save you from that fate -- so let's Continue Reading

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It Feels Like My Water is Going to Break When Baby Moves

PUBLISHED: October 12, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

When baby gives a big kick it can be worrisome -- could that little foot poke a hole in the amniotic sac that is protecting him from the outside Continue Reading

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Favorite Places to Visit in Washington DC

PUBLISHED: October 9, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

We recently went to Washington DC and went to some of the more popular spots. Here are our reviews of 10 spots you may be considering visiting. As Continue Reading

Laboring at Home: 5 Simple Activities to Embrace During Early Labor

PUBLISHED: October 9, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled, host Hillary shares five things to do while in labor at home. Continue Reading

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The BEST Baby Gift from Grandparents that You Can Get Online

PUBLISHED: October 3, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

You're looking for a baby gift for your grandchild... but you aren't sure what to get.  First I'm going to share what NOT to get, and then we'll Continue Reading

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When do Cervical Checks Start?

PUBLISHED: September 19, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

A cervical exam can give you and your provider helpful information for what is going on in regards to labor -- so, when do they start doing Continue Reading

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Navigating Induction: Empowering Choice and Educating Yourself with Dr Elizabeth

PUBLISHED: September 18, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled, host Hilary Erickson is joined by guest Dr. Elizabeth Schmeid, an Continue Reading

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How to Go Into Labor — the Labor Nurse’s Guide

PUBLISHED: September 18, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Let's talk about ways to go into labor.  CAN you start labor on your own and what are some safe and effective ways to make you go into labor that Continue Reading

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Using Uber teen accounts for Back To School

PUBLISHED: September 15, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

I have been there. We’ve been in an emergency at work when a nurse is willing to stay over but realizes she needs to get her teenager to an activity Continue Reading

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