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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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How do I Know if I Have a Bladder Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

PUBLISHED: September 29, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Going to Disneyland while pregnant: The guide for pregnant mamas

PUBLISHED: September 28, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Postpartum Period: What to have on hand

PUBLISHED: September 28, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

making your partner a part of the birth team

Making Your Partner a Part of the Birth Team — Episiode 158

PUBLISHED: September 19, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Delivery Room Rules: How to act in the land of Labor and Delivery

PUBLISHED: September 14, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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What to pack in Your Hospital Bag: Your Labor & Delivery Checklist

PUBLISHED: September 14, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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What do the Cervical Exam Numbers Mean?

PUBLISHED: September 12, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Why You Might Want an Induction with Juli Pyle CNM — Episode 156

PUBLISHED: September 5, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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The Best Pregnancy Planner: Memories, Medical and Management — all in one!

PUBLISHED: August 31, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Induction: Reasons Pregnant Women are Induced

PUBLISHED: August 24, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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What does a contraction feel like?

PUBLISHED: August 22, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Labor & Delivery Vocabulary: The medical terminology of childbirth & pregnancy

PUBLISHED: August 17, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Labor Fears Chat with Labor Nurse Christina — Epsiode 153

PUBLISHED: August 15, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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The List of ESSENTIAL Things to do Before Baby Arrives

PUBLISHED: August 15, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Birth Plan Worksheet: Flexible Birth Plan for Success!

PUBLISHED: August 12, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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When Breastfeeding is Not Working: Signs breastfeeding won’t work

PUBLISHED: August 10, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

The MOST accurate — am I pregnant quiz!

PUBLISHED: August 8, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Supplies in Labor and Delivery with Jen Hamilton – Episode 151

PUBLISHED: August 1, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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