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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!

placenta

Eating Your Placenta: The pro’s and Con’s of placental encapsulation

PUBLISHED: February 23, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

how to prepare for your confident birth

Having a Confident Delivery with Amber Breeding — Episode 129

PUBLISHED: February 21, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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How Long Does Induced Labor Take?

PUBLISHED: February 17, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Diastasis Symphysis Pubis During Pregnancy: When Your Pelvis Splits

PUBLISHED: February 7, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Breastfeeding Myths with Katie Clark, The Breastfeeding Mama — Episode 127

PUBLISHED: February 7, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Top 12 Reasons to Call or Go To Labor & Delivery During Your Pregnancy

PUBLISHED: February 7, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

organizing for baby

Organizing for Baby with Carly Sachs from The Mamma’s List– Episode 125

PUBLISHED: January 24, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Preeclampsia Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

PUBLISHED: January 20, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Being Pregnant with Twins: Double the fun & risk

PUBLISHED: January 19, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy

PUBLISHED: January 18, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Postpartum Trouble Zones

Postpartum Trouble Zones — Episode 124

PUBLISHED: January 17, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Colds During Pregnancy: What can you do?

PUBLISHED: January 17, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Freebies for New Moms: Free baby stuff for expecting mothers

PUBLISHED: January 12, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Biggest Labor Mistakes

PUBLISHED: January 10, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Postpartum Recovery Tips: Healing your placenta scab self care

PUBLISHED: January 10, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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What to Do When Pregnant for the First Time

PUBLISHED: January 4, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Best Ways to Shave While Pregnant: Real answers from a labor nurse

PUBLISHED: January 3, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

pregnant woman holding belly / your induction questions answered

Your Induction Questions Answered — Episode 122

PUBLISHED: January 3, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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