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Nervous About Labor and Delivery: You’re Not Alone

PUBLISHED: October 26, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Sure, pregnancy is great.  9 months ago you made a baby.  You were sure it was the right thing to do (or you weren't, either way is fine) Continue Reading

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Finding a HealthShare for Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

PUBLISHED: October 26, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Christian Health Share plans are taking center stage now that traditional health insurance plans and health insurance premiums are becoming out of Continue Reading

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Does an Epidural for Labor Completely Take Away The Pain?

PUBLISHED: October 26, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Does labor still hurt with an epidural? This post will tell you why you should plan on still having some pain and feeling contractions, allowing you Continue Reading

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Pregnant Halloween Costumes: Spooky bump styling!

PUBLISHED: October 24, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

As if pregnancy isn't scary enough, finding a costume for the pregnant mamas can be fun (and hard). I'm here to help you! I've rounded up some of the Continue Reading

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Making Invisible Work Visible with Whitney from How She Moms — Episode 163

PUBLISHED: October 24, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Today we're talking about ALL the "invisible" work that we do as moms, and making sure our family and partner realize all the work we're Continue Reading

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

PUBLISHED: October 24, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

This Is my Water Broken Quiz will help you figure out if your amniotic sac broke or if you just peed... even with or without contractions.  It Continue Reading

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Save on an Owlet Monitor & NURSE review

PUBLISHED: October 23, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

This post is all about looking for ways to save on an Owlet monitor or an Owlet promo code. But first, let's find out if it's actually worth it Continue Reading

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Is it OK to Sleep on Your Stomach When Pregnant? What’s the best sleep position during pregnancy?

PUBLISHED: October 19, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Sleeping on your stomach when you're pregnant -- is it OK? Are there trimesters you can or can't sleep on your stomach? What is the best sleeping Continue Reading

Does your tampon fill with urine? Tips for new users.

PUBLISHED: October 19, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Tampons are a mystery most girls don't want to solve.  How do you insert a tampon, can you pee with it in, can you flush it?  Will it fall Continue Reading

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Having a BM at Delivery with Liesel Teen from Mommy Labor Nurse — Episode 162

PUBLISHED: October 17, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

What happens if you poop at delivery? Today I'm talking with a fellow labor nurse about what WE think, why it happens and what we do if/when it Continue Reading

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