The Power of Prenatal Classes: A Deep Dive into the Studies
Welcome back to The Pulling Curls Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the benefits of attending a prenatal class. We’ll explore the studies that show how these classes can improve birth...
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Free Birth Class with Insurance
Are you hoping to save some cash on your birth class by charging it to your insurance! Me too! more and more insurance companies are offering classes (like childbirth classes) free if you have...
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The EASIEST (and best) Labor and Delivery Nurse Gift Ideas!
Ok, so you’re going in to have a baby, do you need to get thank you gifts for the nurses, or are you supposed to tip them? Today I’m going to share what is expected from the hospital staff, what is...
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Can You Use a Microwave Heat Pack While Pregnant
You might wondering if a microwaveable heat pack is a good option for the aches and pains of pregnancy. First off, YES it can be super helpful and it’s actually my preferred method of heat during...
View ArticleCharting in Labor and Delivery: Behind the nurse’s notes
In this episode, Hilary untangles the complexity of charting as a nurse in labor and delivery. She sheds light on the legal requirements and the impact on patient care. Stay tuned for practical...
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5 Important & Easy Things to Do Before Birth
Today I’m going to share my top things you need to do before birth. As a labor and delivery nurse and mom to three I may have a different “take” on these things, but I think you’ll find it super...
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5 Ways to Get Organized In your Second Trimester
Your second trimester is often the “sweet spot” of pregnancy. You are beyond the nausea of the first trimester, and it isn’t as taxing as it might bein your 3rd trimester. SO, what can you do NOW to...
View ArticlePushing on Your Back: What You Need to Know About Birth Positions
In this episode, Hilary discusses the common concern of delivering on your back during childbirth. She advises listeners to talk to their provider about their preferences and highlights the potential...
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Birth Tips for First Time Moms!
It’s your first time being pregnant and you entirely feel like a fish out of water — I totally understand that! Even as a nurse (although I wasn’t a labor nurse on my first baby) was L-O-S-T — but I...
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First Night Home: Why the third night is tough!
What’s up with the third night? Well, for some people this happens on the second night, or even up to the 4th but it’s a night where you just feel like this are falling apart. I think it’s important...
View ArticleWhat Does Water Breaking Look Like?
Are you wondering what it’s going to look like when your water breaks? It’s SO normal because you’re probably worried about looking like you peed your pants. SO, what’s it look like and what can you...
View ArticleYour Myth-Busting Guide to Induction
In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary Erickson delves into the world of labor inductions, debunking common myths and sharing personal anecdotes. Hilary, a seasoned nurse and mother,...
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Which is Better: Online or In-Person Birth Classes?
Should you take your birth class in person, or online? The answers might surprise you, and may actually be even more simple than you thought. Don’t over-complicate this, just get prepared! But first,...
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Contractions vs Braxton Hicks Quiz
How do you know if you’re actually having productive contractions, vs Braxton Hicks? What are the tell-tale signs that you can rely on to know if it’s the REAL thing, or not? Let’s find out! Why you...
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Why NOT to Take Your Birth Class at the Hospital
Thinking about taking a hospital birth class? Today I am going to share a few reasons why NOT to take your birth class there, and give you some alternatives that I think you’ll find pretty appealing...
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Baby Necessities: What you NEED for your newborn.
There are a LOT of baby products out there, but today I really want to boil that list down to what you NEED for that new baby. I’m hoping to keep this list as short as possible, so let’s see how I do....
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2 Things to Remember for New Siblings
Are you pregnant or have a new baby and that baby has siblings that are also adjusting to life with a new baby? I have two things that pediatricians have always stressed to me and I think they’re good...
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Guaranteed Ways to Induce Labor
What are the “guaranteed ways” to induce labor? Meaning, you try them and BOOM you go into labor — like magic. I can’t wait to share these tips with you! Before we get going — how does someone on...
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5 Warning Signs of a Difficult Delivery
There are a few things that we can see in advance that can be red flags of a possible difficult delivery. These aren’t “sure” signs — but they are signs that things may not be as easy as we’d hope —...
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14 Best Online Childbirth Classes for Couples
You’re looking to get prepared for your upcoming delivery — which I think is great! Couples in 2024 find online classes to suit their needs most often for a variety of reasons. This article will...
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