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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!

Online Breastfeeding Classes: The best classes to learn the basics on how to feed your baby

PUBLISHED: September 20, 2019 | By Hilary Erickson

Pregnancy Podcasts 2019

PUBLISHED: September 9, 2019 | By Hilary Erickson

Things to Do Before Having a Baby with Katie Clark from Clarks Condensed — PCP Episode 005

PUBLISHED: September 2, 2019 | By Hilary Erickson

Your Hospital Bag – PCP Episode 001

PUBLISHED: August 7, 2019 | By Hilary Erickson

labor nurse

The story of my Pregnancy

PUBLISHED: May 22, 2019 | By Hilary Erickson

A nurse's day is long. Often extremely rewarding, but ALWAYS exhausting.  Today, I want to give you a peek into my day, but also where my brain is as we extend through a twelve-hour shift, with my new bff -- my patient(s).

A Peek Inside the Nurse’s Brain

PUBLISHED: April 29, 2019 | By Hilary Erickson

medical team running to a pregnancy emergency

Pregnancy Emergencies

PUBLISHED: April 2, 2019 | By Hilary Erickson

preparing for a baby

Ways to prepare as a couple for your upcoming delivery

PUBLISHED: February 13, 2019 | By Hilary Erickson

Baby Hospital Bag Checklist

What to Pack in Hospital Bag for Baby

PUBLISHED: July 11, 2018 | By Hilary Erickson

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Hospital Bag for Dad

PUBLISHED: July 10, 2018 | By Hilary Erickson

What to pack in hospital bag for mom after delivery

What to pack in your bag for after baby

PUBLISHED: July 9, 2018 | By Hilary Erickson

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What does your labor nurse know?

PUBLISHED: May 21, 2018 | By Hilary Erickson

what does your labor nurse really think about your birth plan?

Birthing Plan: What Does Your Labor Nurse Think?

PUBLISHED: February 19, 2018 | By Hilary Erickson

fertile window / trying to get pregnant /infertility / crappy

Fertile Window: Find your dates to get pregnant

PUBLISHED: November 21, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

labor and delivery - what happens at delivery - immunizations - skin to skin - delayed cord clamping

Labor and Delivery: What happens at Delivery

PUBLISHED: November 6, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

Finding hope in pregnancy can be difficult, there are so many worries, but finding hope can make all the difference.

Hope Paves a Way

PUBLISHED: November 3, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

Baby registry lists are things you're going to want to sign up for during your pregnancy.  They include where to register, how to save some cash, look great -- AND get rid of your fear of the labor room

Baby Registry Lists: Things to Sign Up For During Pregnancy

PUBLISHED: October 25, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

Getting Organized before delivery will put your nesting heart at ease. Find out the TOP things to organize before your baby comes! Recipes / children /organization / tips / ideas / free printable

Organized Before Delivery: Get Ready step by step!

PUBLISHED: October 9, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

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