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Free Parenting Classes: Online courses for families

PUBLISHED: February 22, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Today, I want to share a few of my favorite FREE parenting classes. Being a mom or dad will test your mind and soul in ways you hadn't anticipated and Continue Reading

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How to Tell if Your Water is Leaking Slowly?

PUBLISHED: February 22, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

You think that when your water breaks it will be SUPER easy to tell if your amniotic sac has broken or if it's just vaginal discharge.  BUT it is Continue Reading

4 tips if you are afraid of a cesarean section

Tips if You Are Afraid of a Cesarean — Episode 179

PUBLISHED: February 20, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Are you afraid of having a c-section? Here are 4 tips if you're afraid that can help you feel more comfortable with that possibility. Big Continue Reading

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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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