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Recession-proof your family budget

Recession-Proof Your Family Budget with Lauren Pearson from The Wealth Edit – Episode 192

PUBLISHED: May 22, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Let's talk about recession-proofing our budget, and things that we can do that really make a difference when salaries are tighter and we may not have Continue Reading

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Cervical Checks During Pregnancy: Is it worse than labor?

PUBLISHED: May 16, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

If you've had a cervical check by your provider and you found it extremely painful you are not in the minority.  Lots of people find cervix Continue Reading

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Tearing at Delivery – Episode 191

PUBLISHED: May 15, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Tearing at delivery is something that a LOT of people fear, and today we're going about why it happens and how you heal from it. Big thanks to Continue Reading

Helping Babies Sleep with Dr. Sarah Mitchell – Podcast 190

PUBLISHED: May 8, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

How do you get your babies to sleep, what are some ways to guide your baby's sleep in whatever method works best for your family. Today's Continue Reading

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Did my Water Break or Is it Discharge (or pee)

PUBLISHED: May 3, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

It seems like it would be SO clear when your water breaks.  You'll have  gush of fluid, like you just turned on the uterus faucet -- you'll Continue Reading

what your providers think about when you're in labor

What Your Providers Think When You’re in Labor with CNM Juli Pyle – Episode 189

PUBLISHED: May 1, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

What are your providers thinking about when you're in labor? When a tiktok went viral about what bugged labor nurses, the labor community went wild Continue Reading

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Gifts for 18 Year Old Boys

PUBLISHED: April 30, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

These birthday gifts, Christmas presents, or special occasion gifts for 18-year-old boys are going to set them on a path for adulthood. They Continue Reading

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7 Layer Brownies in the Dutch Oven

PUBLISHED: April 29, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

I know when I think of dutch oven cooking I tend to think of slow cooking items.  Mostly savory foods that often have dirt in them (thank you 4th Continue Reading

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Sore Throat During Pregnancy — Is it Strep Throat?

PUBLISHED: April 28, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

If you have a sore throat during pregnancy, you might wonder what's the cause? How can you tell if it's bacterial (that needs to see a doctor), just Continue Reading

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Alternatives to Audible: Why is Audible so expensive?

PUBLISHED: April 28, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

What to do when your audiobook habit is too expensive?  Why IS Audible so expensive? Here are some Audible alternatives.  Some of Continue Reading

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