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Hi — I’m Hilary Erickson RN-BSN
I’m the curly head behind The Pregnancy Nurse®
I’ve been a nurse since 1997, with over 20 years of experience in labor and delivery, plus 3 kids of my own. My main goal is to give you evidence-based information, along with my real-world experience to allow you to make confident choices in pregnancy, labor & life postpartum. I’m so glad you’re here.
Recent Articles:
Epidural Myths vs. Facts: What Social Media Gets Wrong About Labor Pain Relief
Epidurals have always been a mine field of opinions, but today I want to share some of the myths vs facts about the epidural, and how I feel social media…
Epidural Myths vs. Facts: What Social Media Gets Wrong About Labor Pain ReliefRead More
Lies I Used to Believe about Labor & Birth
You know, I wasn’t always a labor nurse, and I definitely wasn’t a labor nurse who read all the studies and was really informed on what the data really shows.…
How to Know If You’re Really Ready for Labor
You’ve got some onsies and you’ve watched some tiktoks and read some articles — but how do you REALLY know you’re ready to go into labor? Today I want to…
Common Choices During Labor
I often hear doulas saying that a doula helps you know your choices during labor — but gosh, I know a doula is out of financial reach for a lot…
How to Push During Labor (What No One Explains)
A lot of birth education just stops once your cervix is fully dilated (also called “complete” or 10 cm) — but, now it’s time to PUSH. Average pushing time on…
Charlie Horses in Pregnancy: What you can do to prevent them?
Charlie horses are the nickname for leg cramps. While they can happen at ANY point in your life, they especially happen during pregnancy. AND they very frequently awaken you during…
Charlie Horses in Pregnancy: What you can do to prevent them?Read More
Pregnancy, Tylenol® & Autism: What Expecting Moms Need to Know
Sorting Fact from Frenzy: If you’re pregnant and confused by recent headlines about Tylenol® (acetaminophen) and its possible connections to autism, you’re not alone. The news is enough to make…
Pregnancy, Tylenol® & Autism: What Expecting Moms Need to KnowRead More
Why People Get An Epidural Even When They’re Not Planning On It
If most people come in labor and delivery hoping not to get an epidural, why is it that so many end up getting it? Today I’m going to share some…
Why People Get An Epidural Even When They’re Not Planning On ItRead More
How to Feel Confident Making Choices During Labor
Are you worried about making all the choices that will confront you during labor? Honestly, I can’t blame you. The hospital is a foreign place with lots of choices that…
What To Do If Labor Isn’t Progressing?
You may get to a point where labor stops progressing. This can feel really disheartening as you think things are going but then they’re not. What can you do? I’m…
Secret Keys to Labor that No One Talks About
There are a few keys to a great labor that no one really talks about (or talks about them right). Today I want to share them, when you can most…
Normal Daily Fetal Movement – Kick Counts
If you’re doing kick counts, or just feeling your baby move — what is the normal daily fetal movement count. This article will tell you what is normal for you…
Signs You’re Ready to Be Induced
There are a lot REASONS to be induced << and that post goes into it more — but today I want to talk about the signs you’re READY To be…
What You Need to Know About Wired vs Wireless Monitors in Labor
There is a lot of talk about wireless monitors for labor. Today I want to talk about the differences, how they are used and what to expect from them in…
What You Need to Know About Wired vs Wireless Monitors in LaborRead More
The Three Biggest Mistakes Labor Patients Make—And How to Prevent Them
Bringing new life into the world is an experience that can be filled with anticipation, excitement, and sometimes, anxiety. While much about labor and delivery is out of our control,…
The Three Biggest Mistakes Labor Patients Make—And How to Prevent ThemRead More
Labor Anxiety? These 3 Things Help You Feel in Control
Feeling nervous about your upcoming birth? It can feel like you don’t have a lot of control in this situation, but I’m here to share 3 things that CAN help…
Labor Anxiety? These 3 Things Help You Feel in ControlRead More
What to Do If You are in Pain During Pregnancy
Honestly, pain is a part of pregnancy. I just don’t know how we could grow another entire human inside our body without some of it — but that doesn’t mean…
Prodromal Labor: What is it and how to avoid it?
What is prodromal labor, how do you avoid it and what to expect in early labor at home. I think early labor is a part that a LOT of people…
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