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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!

4 tips if you are afraid of the epidural

4 Tips if You’re Afraid of The Epidural — Episode 174

PUBLISHED: January 16, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

heel pain

Heel Pain During Pregnancy

PUBLISHED: January 14, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Best tips for labor and delivery for 2023

Best Tips for Labor & Delivery in 2023 — Episode 172

PUBLISHED: January 2, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

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Home Birth vs Hospital Birth: Risks of a home delivery

PUBLISHED: December 29, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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10 Reasons You Might Need an IV in Labor

PUBLISHED: December 27, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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The Best Postpartum Pajamas

PUBLISHED: December 20, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Pregnancy Calendar by Week: Your calculator to your pregnancy progress

PUBLISHED: December 17, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Having a Positive Cesarean Experience with My Friend Rachel — Episode 169

PUBLISHED: December 5, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

Printable Pregnancy Calendar

PUBLISHED: December 1, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Losing your Mucus Plug — What does it mean?

PUBLISHED: November 30, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Nosebleeds during Pregnancy: And other early pregnancy symptoms

PUBLISHED: November 28, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Healthcare Communication with Samantha Ghabra RN & Midwifery Student – Episode 167

PUBLISHED: November 21, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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The Best Soups for Pregnancy: 21 Soup recipes for prenatal nutrition!

PUBLISHED: November 17, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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What Happens Right Before Delivery with Labor & Delivery RN Hailey — Episode 165

PUBLISHED: November 7, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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How far apart should I have my Babies?: Baby spacing

PUBLISHED: November 6, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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5 Ways Social Media is Killing Birth

PUBLISHED: November 3, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

How to remove rings from swollen pregnant fingers.

Don’t Cut Your Ring Off!!!

PUBLISHED: October 28, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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Nervous About Labor and Delivery: You’re Not Alone

PUBLISHED: October 26, 2022 | By Hilary Erickson

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