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Postpartum Recovery: How does the placenta scab heal?

PUBLISHED: February 20, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Here are some handy postpartum recovery tips from a L&D nurse.  Your uterus is now healing from a "placenta scab" left from the baby making Continue Reading

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Best Essential Oil for Sore Muscles: Compares DoTerra, JadeBloom, Rocky Mountain Oils & Plant Therapy

PUBLISHED: February 19, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

I love essential oils -- but I wanted to find the BEST essential oil for sore muscles and muscle aches.  It's really hard to tell if an essential oil Continue Reading

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16+ of the Best Disneyland Hotels for Families: Near the Anaheim Action

PUBLISHED: February 16, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Looking for a Disneyland hotel that has everything you need -- we've got free breakfast, bunk beds, awesome outdoor pools. These best hotels are an Continue Reading

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5 Little Monkeys Mattress Review & Discount Promo Code – Best Kids’ Mattress on sale!

PUBLISHED: February 14, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

5 Little Monkeys Mattress Review-- Until now a kid's mattress isn't something you could find... we're going to talk about picking out the BEST kids Continue Reading

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What to Pack in a C-Section Hospital Bag: 4 things you’ll want from an L&D RN.

PUBLISHED: February 13, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Going to the hospital (especially for a Cesarean Section) can be a scary and intimidating bump in the road toward parenthood for expectant parents. Continue Reading

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Things I Loved to Do as a Mom That Everyone Else Hates — episode 178

PUBLISHED: February 13, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

There are things that I loved doing that I felt like other parents hated. This episode is meant to help you play to your strengths! Big thanks Continue Reading

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Top 12 Reasons to Call or Go To Labor & Delivery During Your Pregnancy

PUBLISHED: February 13, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

This post is going to tell you when to call labor and delivery, if you CAN call L&D for questions, some of the reasons to go in -- and, Continue Reading

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What Toco Reading is a Contraction?

PUBLISHED: February 8, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

The toco is the monitor that measures contractions on the fetal monitor.  It can be interesting to know how the reading correlates with how Continue Reading

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What Happens After Delivery with Nurse Jess — Episode 177

PUBLISHED: February 6, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

What happens in those minutes right after delivery? Today I'm chatting with an experienced nurse about what you should expect! Today's guest Continue Reading

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Hotels Nearby Disneyland: Close enough to walk to Mickey!

PUBLISHED: January 31, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Hotels Nearby Disneyland: Many hotels say they are within walking distance to Disneyland, California -- but you have to remember that even if you stay Continue Reading

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