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Hilary Erickson, BSN-RN has been a nurse since 1997, and has 20 years of labor and delivery experience. She shares her knowledge of all things pregnancy on this blog.  Pulling Curls it the #1 Pregnancy Website created by an experienced labor nurse, and a podcast that untangles all things pregnancy & parenting.

Hilary is also the creator of The Online Prenatal Class for Couples — the #1 resource on the internet for couples to prepare for a hospital birth!

While the majority of this blog explains things close to delivery like how to know if you’re in labor (including a quiz that guesses when it will happen), and when to call your doctor.

That time of life can be kind of stressful and confusing — even though it seems like it will be so clear.  Posts that answer questions like is my water broken, or when will I go into labor quiz can really simplify the birth process for people.  I have a whole page all about knowing if you’re in labor (because it is SO confusing!)

Since Hilary is so well-versed in what happens at the hospital nurse, she can also speak about things like if you should get your labor nurse a gift, and if it’s worth it to hire a doula?

I have a whole page on pain management and epidurals (including, how long an epidural lasts, and what labor feels like with an epidural) — because I know that is a concern for you guys!

And, because I’m truly an expert, I can speak with truth to things like gifts for your labor nurse.

We also discuss life as a pregnant woman.  Things like shaving during pregnancy, or painful vaginal exams.

And I don’t want to leave out my friends in early pregnancy.  I have one of the most accurate online pregnancy tests, I answer the question if people can use a heating pad while pregnant.

I also answer postpartum questions on breastfeeding or even holding your newborn too much.

So, no matter what you’re looking for in pregnancy, Hilary is around to simplify it for you!

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What Happens at Hospital Admission with Trish From Labor Nurse Mama – Episode 146

PUBLISHED: June 20, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Save on an Owlet Monitor & NURSE review

PUBLISHED: June 13, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Transferring to the Postpartum Unit with KaratheBabyNurse – Episode 144

PUBLISHED: June 6, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Five Things That Happen to Baby After Delivery

PUBLISHED: May 26, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Not Getting Pregnant, When Everyone Else Is

PUBLISHED: May 18, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Preparing for an Induction Without an Epidural with Crystal – Podcast 141

PUBLISHED: May 16, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Pregnancy Sleep: Tips & info from the Pregnancy Nurse

PUBLISHED: May 9, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Can You Refuse Cervical Exams with Nurse Chantel — Episode 139

PUBLISHED: May 2, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Hospital Delivery Without an Epidural: Natural labor you way.

PUBLISHED: April 29, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Surprises Postpartum with Mother Baby Nurse Jessica — Episode 137

PUBLISHED: April 18, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Common Fears During Pregnancy: Stop the anxiety with some education

PUBLISHED: April 18, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Labor and Delivery Myths: The Lies of Labor

PUBLISHED: April 14, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Doula Boundaries with Heidi Mills from WhatADoulaDo — Episode 135

PUBLISHED: April 4, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

VBAC risks vs benefits: 5 things to think about

PUBLISHED: March 30, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Does an Epidural Hurt?

PUBLISHED: March 29, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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When to Take a Childbirth or Breastfeeding Class?

PUBLISHED: March 23, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Ultrasound Testing with Marybeth from SonoEyes — Episode 133

PUBLISHED: March 21, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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How to Go Into Labor: The Labor Nurse’s Guide

PUBLISHED: March 15, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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