If you're pregnant, you may be experiencing tailbone pain. This is a common occurrence, and there …
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Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN as been a nurse since 1997, she has worked in various fields including pediatrics, geriatrics & hospice. She has 20 years of labor and delivery experience in the San Jose, CA and Phoenix, AZ areas.
As an evidence-based prenatal educator Hilary has delivered thousands of babies and has educated hundreds of thousands of parents from a diverse patient population to help them have a confident birth. Learn more here.
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If you're pregnant, you may be experiencing tailbone pain. This is a common occurrence, and there …
Tailbone Pain During Pregnancy — 6 Things you can do to help!Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Is it safe to sneeze during pregnancy? What are the risks? In this blog post, we will explore the …
Sneezing During Your First Trimester of Pregnancy: Is it safe?Read More
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Birth trauma is real. People often come out of their birth disappointed, feeling like things were …
3 Ways to Prevent Birth Trauma: Make your birth amazing with a few mind shifts!Read More
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Having an induction can bring up a lot of questions. At least I hope it does. Inducing labor …
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The third stage of labor (the pushing stage) can be brutal, because expectations are that it will be …
How Long Does it Take to Push Out A Baby?: The 3rd stage of laborRead More
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When it comes to labor, there are a few different ways that contractions can be felt. For some …
Contractions on The Monitor But You’re Not Feeling Them: What does that mean?Read More
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Disneyland is a magical place for both children and adults, but did you know that it's also a great …
Disneyland Pregnancy Pass: The Pregnancy Nurse shares if it’s a real thing!Read More
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Pregnant women have a lot of concerns about their pregnancy. Coughing can really FEEL like …
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Prenatal check-ups can seem really useless. You're likely hot, tired and you REALLY don't want to …
6 Things Your Provider Does at Prenatal Appointments that Are ImportantRead More
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How long will your labor last? Labor has four phases (or stages) of labor that you body will move …
Stages of Labor Duration: How long does labor last?Read More
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Are you experiencing any period-like pains at 37 weeks pregnant? You're definitely not alone! In …
37 Weeks Pregnant & Having Period Pains? What it means from a labor nurseRead More
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During your pregnancy (especially your third trimester) you might experience a sharp pain in your …
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Taking a childbirth class is an important step in your parenting journey. For many expectant …
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There is a lot of discussion about whether or not epidurals cause back problems for pregnant women. …
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Midwives offer pregnant women a wealth of benefits that traditional obstetricians cannot match. From …
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Can something as simple as over the counter medication affect your unborn child? …
Can You Take Sudafed While Pregnant – When to talk to your provider.Read More
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Foot and heel pain in pregnancy can be a really hard condition. As women gain weight, feet …
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I just wrote a post on reasons to NOT get an epidural, so today I thought I'd share the reasons TO …
9 Reasons TO Get an Epidural: Valid reasons to get the “happy-dural”Read More
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Did you know that only about 60 percent of women in the United States actually receive epidurals for …
Why Not to Get an Epidural: 10 Reasons to consider other pain management in laborRead More
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During your third trimester of pregnancy, you may experience a pulled stomach muscle (or a pulled …
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Every pregnant woman wonders when their baby will turn head down. Most babies will turn head down by …
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You might have heard that bleeding out is one of the most likely ways someone could die after having …
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Going to Disneyland as a pregnant person can be confusing. Will they stop you from going on rides? …
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If you're pregnant, you may be experiencing ankle pain. Don't worry, you're not alone! In this post, …
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Are you struggling with nausea during your pregnancy? If so, you may be wondering if there is …
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You may wonder if there are things you can refuse during labor. You might have preferences about …
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Women who are pregnant often have many questions about labor and delivery. One question that comes …
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Are you pregnant and looking for a way to prepare for labor and delivery? Are you interested in …
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Are you struggling with anxiety during your pregnancy? If so, you're not alone. Many pregnant women …
11 Easy & Natural Remedies for Anxiety During PregnancyRead More
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A pregnancy belly band, also known as a maternity belt, is a device worn around the waist to support …
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Are you one of the many pregnant women who can't seem to get comfortable at night? Are you …
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Are you having tooth pain while pregnant? You're not alone. Tooth pain is a common complaint during …
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As your baby grows, it becomes more and more important to ensure that they get the blood and oxygen …
10 Possible Ways to Increase Blood Flow to Baby During PregnancyRead More
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Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman's life, but it can also be uncomfortable. One way to make …
Belly Straps for Pregnancy: Finding the right one for you!Read More
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If you're pregnant and expecting to have a glucose test as part of your prenatal care, you might be …
Your Glucose Test During Pregnancy: How to pass it.Read More
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During pregnancy, it's not unusual to experience minor aches and pains. But if you're experiencing …
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Are you experiencing hand and finger joint pain during your pregnancy? If so, you're not alone. Many …
Hand & Finger Joint Pain During Pregnancy: Why it comes and the best at home treatments!Read More
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Your choice of cesarean section anesthsia is not too broad. There are mainly two humane choices for …
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If you're pregnant, then you may be experiencing some pain in the area of your bellybutton. This is …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Ultrasounds are a common prenatal diagnostic procedure used to measure the baby and check for …
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Are you pregnant and experiencing hip pain? You're not alone. Many women experience hip pain in the …
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What are the differences between an epidural or spinal anesthesia? Today we're going to give into …
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Are you anxious to find out if you're pregnant? The best time of day to take a pregnancy test is …
When is the Best Time of Day to Take a Pregnancy Test?Read More
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Is a birthing class really necessary? It seems like you have SO much to do during your pregnancy, …
Do I Need to Take a Birthing Class: Is it necessary?Read More
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Becoming a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be overwhelming. …
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Are you at your due date and anxious to have your baby? Have you been considering getting a pedicure …
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Are you 37 weeks pregnant and experiencing a lot of movement and pressure? You're not alone! Most …
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Are you 36 weeks pregnant and experiencing period-like pains and backache? Congratulations - you're …
Period Pains and Backache On and Off at 36 Weeks of Pregnancy — Is it Labor?Read More
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Are you experiencing pelvic pain during your pregnancy? If so, you're not alone. Many pregnant women …
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Midwives Brew is a popular tea blend that is often recommended to pregnant women. But is it safe? …
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What is latent labor, how long does it last and is there anything you can do to speed it up? How …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
As any mom knows, pregnancy is a special time in a woman's life. But how do you know when you're …
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Epidurals sometimes don't work. That's right, you pay all that money, and sit up for the placement …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Are you a mom-to-be? Congratulations! Are you starting to feel a little bit anxious about childbirth …
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A lot of moms-to-be are looking for ways to induce labor, and some believe that jumping jacks may …
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Moms-to-be often have a lot of questions about what they can and can't eat during their pregnancies. …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
With changes in your pelvis and core, you might find upper inner thigh pain during your pregnancy. …
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Who puts in your epidural and what types of qualifications do they need to do so? Did you know …
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A Foley catheter is something that drains the urine out of your bladder into a bag. It can be used …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
I've talked ALL about what to do before an induction, today I want to talk about 5 things to NOT do …
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Pitocin or Oxytocin is a hormone your body produces to start things like labor, breastfeeding, and …
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People define different types of childbirth in many ways. Today I wanted to define the basic types …
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These are some fascinating facts about pregnancy & birth that every pregnant family should know. …
100+ Fascinating Pregnancy & Labor Statistics: Be Informed What Is NormalRead More
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Hospital birth classes used to be the standard for expecting parents, but now there are alternatives …
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I recently ran a survey to my newsletter and social media followers about what they were nervous …
What Pregnant Women Fear During Birth – Original ResearchRead More
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Compression socks can be helpful during pregnancy. When should you start wearing them and what do …
When Should I Start Wearing Compressions Stockings During Pregnancy?Read More
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If you want to give a birth class as a gift, maybe to a daughter or a friend at a baby shower. How …
Pregnancy Gift Certificate for Childbirth EducationRead More
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Your immune system gets complicated when you are pregnant. Similar to an organ transplant patient …
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Choosing to have an induction is super complicated. Many women find a LOT of reasons to get …
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Parents come to the hospital with a lot of expectations and worries. What are some mistakes that …
5 Mistakes People Make Preparing to go to the Hospital to Have Their BabyRead More
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Getting an epidural during labor is a very common form of pain mangement in the US. Today I want to …