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Should You Get a Doula? – 11 Pros and Cons from an L&D Nurse

PUBLISHED: October 12, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Should pregnant women hire a doula?  There are many pros and cons of hiring a doula.  We're going to talk the advantages and disadvantages Continue Reading

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Your Organized Home Tour

PUBLISHED: October 12, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Home organization ideas are all over the internet, but you don't need matching products to get organized (even if they're nice) Home organization Continue Reading

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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy: Cannabis, THC and the newborn drug screen — what happens?

PUBLISHED: October 10, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Marijuana and other drug use during pregnancy is becoming more prevalent.  This post points out the dangers of smoking weed while pregnant and Continue Reading

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Being an Introverted Parent with Julie from Babies Don’t Make Small Talk — Episode 161

PUBLISHED: October 10, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

How do we handle parenting when our kids need something we can't give them. When we are over-stimulated as a parent, how do we handle a kid that Continue Reading

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Second Baby Checklist: Preparing for the NEXT baby.

PUBLISHED: October 6, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Having a second baby has a lot of logistics and planning on it. How do you truly prepare your home, your family and life for the new challenges of Continue Reading

Using IV Pain Medication In Labor

The Unsung Hero of Labor & Delivery — IV Pain Medication — Episode 160

PUBLISHED: October 3, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Today I am giving you six facts about using IV pain medication in labor. Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- if Continue Reading

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Pregnancy Sleep: Tips & info from the Pregnancy Nurse

PUBLISHED: September 30, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Sleep during pregnancy seems to come either super easily, or hard -- depending on what trimester you are in.  We're going to talk sleep aids if Continue Reading

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How do I Know if I Have a Bladder Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

PUBLISHED: September 29, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

In this post: Bladder Infections can be very irritating. This post will answer the question "How do I know if I have a bladder infection" as well as Continue Reading

Going to Disneyland while pregnant: The guide for pregnant mamas

PUBLISHED: September 28, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

If you're pregnant while at Disneyland -- you might have many questions -- rides, passes, trimesters are all things people are wondering about (and Continue Reading

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Postpartum Period: What to have on hand

PUBLISHED: September 28, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Knowing what to have on hand after you have your baby can be complicated. Today I'm going to share a few things you'll want on hand, and a few to Continue Reading

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