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!
