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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 (actual name: tocodynamometer) is the monitor that measures labor contractions on the fetal monitor.  It can be interesting to know how the 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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True Labor Contractions: The signs of real labor

PUBLISHED: January 30, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

True labor contractions give some signs that labor has started.  We'll talk how to time early contractions and what to watch for so you know if Continue Reading

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Creating a Will or a Living Trust — Deja Vu Episode 176

PUBLISHED: January 30, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

How do you create a will or a trust (especially if you don't have the money for a lawyer). Original Episode was 015: Continue Reading

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Unique Baby Gifts for Boy

PUBLISHED: January 29, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Finding unique baby boy gifts can be hard. I'm going to share some of the most useful & unique newborn baby boy gifts that new parents will love. Continue Reading

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Disney Feet: 7 Tips for The Happiest Feet on Earth

PUBLISHED: January 29, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Your feet are so important at Disney!  Let's talk about taking care of your feet at Disneyland.  As usual, I'll be putting my nurse's cap on Continue Reading

What Happens to Students During a Teacher Strike?

PUBLISHED: January 28, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Recently, teachers in Arizona went on strike. This post is going to talk about what happens during a teacher strike, how it works, and what Continue Reading

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Signs Your Water Is Going To Break

PUBLISHED: January 27, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

For new and expecting moms, the prospect of going into labor is both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. I remember worrying several times about my Continue Reading

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