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Hilary Erickson, RN is a labor nurse in the Phoenix area.  She has been a Labor and delivery nurse since 2001 and 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 can really simplify the birth process for people.

Since Hilary is so well-versed in what happens at the hospital nurse, she can also speak to 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!

We also discuss life as a pregnant woman.  Things like shaving during pregnancy,

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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5 Things Your Provider Should Get Consent For During Labor

January 15, 2021 By Hilary Erickson

When Will I Go Into Labor Quiz: The signs for this labor predictor

January 10, 2021 By Hilary Erickson

Movement in Labor with Mandy Irby, The Birth Nurse – Episode 72

January 4, 2021 By Hilary Erickson

Covid Vaccine in Pregnancy

December 11, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

Avoiding an Epidural — Episode 069

December 7, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

How Much Time Does a Childbirth Class Take?

November 20, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

Advocating for Yourself in Labor BONUS episode with Katelyn Fagan from What’s Up Fagans

November 19, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

Gifts for Pregnant Women: Friends, wives, moms for birthdays, Christmas or holidays — they’ll love them!

November 16, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

Waiting on Delivery Day with Katelyn Fagan from What’s Up Fagans — Episode 066

November 16, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

5 Ways to Avoid an Epidural

November 3, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

What a Birth Plan can Do For You — Episode 064

November 2, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

Safe Cleaning Products for Families with Dr Samantha Radford, from Evidence-Based Mommy – Episode 063

October 26, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

3 Truths to Newborn Life with Valerie Trumbower from New Parents Academy – PCP 062

October 19, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

Advice & Tips for Dads During Labor

October 16, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

Preventing Birth Trauma – PCP 060

October 5, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

Things That Will Surprise You in Labor and Delivery

October 2, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

What does labor feel like with an epidural?

September 28, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

What does a contraction feel like?

September 24, 2020 By Hilary Erickson

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