• Start Here!
  • About
    • Why Pulling Curls?
    • Contact Me
    • Event Speaker
    • Work With Us
  • Online Classroom
  • Podcast
  • How To Access Courses
    • Course Troubleshooting & Payment Info
↑
Get Updates
  • Courses
    • The Online Prenatal Class for Couples
    • The Organized Home Course
    • Family Routines
    • Login to Your Courses
  • About
    • Contact Me
    • Work with Hilary Erickson
  • Podcast
  • Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy Podcast
    • Preparing for Pregnancy
    • Early Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy Complications
    • Preparing for Delivery
      • Labor Pain Management
    • Am I in Labor?
    • Postpartum Recovery
  • Parenting
    • Parenting Podcast
    • Parenting Teenagers
    • School
    • Family Health
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Halloween & Costumes
    • Marriage
    • Baby Care
    • Personal Posts
  • Household Tips
    • Household Tips Podcast
    • Organization
    • Cleaning Tips
    • Weekly Cleaning
    • Emergency preparedness
    • Gardening
    • Planning
    • Finances & Saving Money
      • Budget
      • Money Saving Tips
      • Teaching Kids
  • Travel
    • Family Travel Podcast
    • Disney
    • Cruising
  • Food
    • Cooking Tips
    • Menu Plans
    • Recipes
  • Etc
    • Beauty/Fashion
    • Blogging for income
    • Web Stories
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Pulling Curls

Parenting, Pregnancy & an Organized Home.

  • Courses
    • The Online Prenatal Class for Couples
    • The Organized Home
    • Family Routines
  • Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy Podcast
    • Preparing for Pregnancy
    • Early Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy Complications
    • Preparing for Delivery
      • Labor Pain Management
    • Postpartum Recovery
    • Am I in Labor?
  • Parenting & Family
    • Parenting Podcast
    • Parenting Teenagers
    • School
    • Family Health
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Halloween & Costumes
    • Marriage
    • Baby Care
    • Personal Posts
  • Household Tips
    • Household Tips Podcast
    • Organization
    • Cleaning Tips
    • Weekly Cleaning
    • Emergency preparedness
    • Gardening
    • Planning
    • Finances & Saving Money
      • Budget
      • Money Saving Tips
      • Teaching Kids
  • Travel
    • Family Travel Podcast
    • Disney
    • Cruising
  • Food
    • Cooking Tips
    • Menu Plans
    • Recipes
  • Etc
    • Beauty/Fashion
    • Podcast
    • Blogging for income
    • Web Stories
  • Nav Widget Area

Blog

From Sharp Stabs to Relief: Navigating Ligament Pain in Pregnancy with a Pro Nurse – 266

PUBLISHED: April 1, 2026 | By Hilary Erickson

If you’ve ever googled “sharp pelvic pain during pregnancy,” “round ligament pain,” or wondered if your uterus was about to explode, this episode is Continue Reading

cruise ship

6 Things to Bring on a Cruise that NO. ONE. TALKS ABOUT (not Magnetic Hooks)

PUBLISHED: March 23, 2026 | By Hilary Erickson

We just got back from an 8 day Mexican Riviera cruise which was LOVELY. Honestly, I go to get off my phone, let someone else cook for me and make my Continue Reading

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

Universal Orlando

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

Pregnant woman in nature

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

curly headed woman

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

Portals at Epic Universe

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

smiling pregnant woman

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

California Adventure Park

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

Pregnant woman holding her belly

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

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 184
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

hey there, i'm Hilary

Welcome! So glad you’re here! Pulling Curls aims to simplify family life, which is way harder to do than it is to type...
About HilaryGet in touchWork with us

What’s Trending

disneyland sign and money

How Much Money for Disneyland? Your Disneyland budget

teenage girl

Consequences for Teens: A list of logical consequences for their actions

speculum exam

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

Did my Water Break Quiz: How to tell if your water broke

Household Tips from the Organized Mom

overwhelmed woman
woman decluttering
household cleaning supplies

More Household Tips

  • 5 Reasons You HAVEN’T Started Organizing & How to Fix Them!
  • Family-Tested Organizing Tips
  • Baby Proofing 101: Dani Morin’s Mission for Baby Safety Awareness
  • Clever Kitchen Storage: Smart solutions for smaller kitchens
  • House Cleaning List {Printable}

Check out all my household tips posts

Disney & Family Travel

Disneyland's millenium falcom at Star War's Edge
cruise ship
Universal Orlando

More Family Travel Posts

  • Ways to Save at Epic Universe
  • The BEST Way to Do Disneyland
  • Knotts Berry Farms vs Disneyland? Which one is right for you?
  • Disneyland Hotel Packages for Families: Alternative to Costco Travel
  • How to Plan a Disneyland Trip: 5 EASY Steps

Check out all my family travel tips!

Pregnancy Posts by the Pregnancy Nurse

Pregnant woman at the hospital looking lovingly at husband
Epsisode 269 - prepare your cervix
surprised pregnant woman

More from the Pregnancy Nurse

  • Recognizing Early Signs of Labor: What to Watch for Before Contractions Start
  • 3 Things You Might Not Think to Bring to the Hospital but Will Want
  • Has Your Baby Dropped Yet? What to Expect and When Labor Might Start
  • 5 Things you NEED for Your Third Trimester
  • How Your Partner Can Support a Happier Pregnancy

Check out all my Pregnancy Posts

Footer

We’ve been featured:

Reminder: Please don’t take the advice on this website over the advice of your physician or a professional.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Some images under license from Adobe Stock

Connect

  • About HIlary
  • Contact Us
  • The Pregnancy Nurse
  • Affiliate Info

Learn

  • The Online Prenatal Class for Couples
  • The Organized Home
  • Family Routines
  • Learn to Blog
  • All Books & Courses

Simplify

  • Pregnancy & Labor
  • Parenting Tips
  • Home & Organization
  • Family Travel

Copyright ©2026 Pulling Curls, All Rights Reserved.
Disclosure & Privacy Policy | Terms | Accessibility Statement