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Pains of Pregnancy

The Aches and Pains of Pregnancy

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Bladder Infections in Pregnancy

September 16, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Have you had a bladder infection, or are worried you're getting one? Pregnancy is a time that …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

panic'd pregnant woman

The WORST Parts of Pregnancy

August 5, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Today I want to share the WORST parts of pregnancy. Sometimes you just want to feel like "yeah, this …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Labor and Birth, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman with groin pain

5 Fixes for Groin Pain During Pregnancy

June 17, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Is your groin (meaning in between your thighs and even into your middle-pelvis) hurting during …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman sleeping

Sleeping During Pregnancy: Tips by Trimester

May 31, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Sleep can be tough during pregnancy. Sometimes you feel like you're sleeping too MUCH and sometimes …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

DUE PREGNANT WOMAN HOLDNIG HER BELLY

To the Mom Who Thinks She’ll Go Early.

April 25, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

I see it all the time -- "I don't think I'll make it to my due date" -- but is that correct OR the …

To the Mom Who Thinks She’ll Go Early.Read More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

uterus in a pelvis with round liagments

What Does Round Ligament Pain Feel Like

February 15, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Your round ligaments attach your uterus to the rest of your body. During pregnancy they can stretch …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman, office chair writing at desk.

How to Sit in an Office Chair During Pregnancy

February 6, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

You're sitting in an office chair quite a bit during pregnancy.  What can you do to keep good …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman holding belly.

What to do if You’re Miserable At the End of Your Pregnancy

January 2, 2024 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

The last few weeks of pregnancy can be tough, you may even hate it. You are re-thinking all your …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman in abdominal pain

Sharp Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy: Causes at 21’ish weeks?

September 8, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you having sharp abdominal pain during pregnancy?  You may wonder if it's normal and what …

Sharp Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy: Causes at 21’ish weeks?Read More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources

pregnant woman with hip pain

6 Easy Ways to Get Relief from Hip Pain During Pregnancy

August 18, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you experiencing hip pain during pregnancy? You're not alone! In fact, approximately 50% of …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman and provider

Can You Request to Induce Labor at 37 Weeks?

August 2, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

You may be miserable, or your mom's in town or for a variety of reasons you may want to be induced 3 …

Can You Request to Induce Labor at 37 Weeks?Read More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Induction, Pains of Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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Symptoms of Lightening: Is 35 Weeks to Early?

June 1, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

People may ask you if your baby has "dropped" yet, or your provider may say that baby has dropped -- …

Symptoms of Lightening: Is 35 Weeks to Early?Read More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Signs of Labor, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman with pain between legs

Pain Between Your Legs During Pregnancy: Is it Pelvic Pain?

May 17, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Pain between your legs during pregnancy is not uncommon.  There are a few reasons why you may …

Pain Between Your Legs During Pregnancy: Is it Pelvic Pain?Read More

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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Belly Button Pain During Pregnancy (Second Trimester)

May 12, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

It is an odd sensation when your belly button starts changing and adjusting as your stomach changes …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources

pregnant woman in pain

Can I Be Induced at 37 Weeks Due to Pain

April 26, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Pregnancy can be very painful, and many people find the last month of pregnancy extremely painful …

Can I Be Induced at 37 Weeks Due to PainRead More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Induction, Pains of Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

kidney stone and baby

Kidney Stone vs Childbirth Pain — Which is Worse?

April 3, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Is kidney stone pain worse than childbirth?  What is, in fact, the worst pain out there? Today we’ll …

Kidney Stone vs Childbirth Pain — Which is Worse?Read More

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

heating pad

Can You Use a Heating Pad While Pregnant?

March 31, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Normally, when you feel achy or that your body needs some rest a heating pad is a great idea.  …

Can You Use a Heating Pad While Pregnant?Read More

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Pregnancy Activities, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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Orange Discharge When you Wipe During Pregnancy

January 30, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Discharge during pregnancy could have it's own whole website.  It's just different, and confusing.  …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

c-section scar

C-Section Scar Pain During Early Pregnancy

January 14, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Going through a pregnancy can already be filled with enough challenges, so it is only natural to …

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Category: Cesarean Section Delivery, First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources

pregnant woman with jaw pain

Jaw Pain During Pregnancy

January 2, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Pregnancy can bring many changes and challenges to your body, and in some cases, women may find …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant womwan walking

38 Weeks With Pelvic Pain & I Can’t Walk — HELP!

December 15, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Oh man, 38 weeks is when things start to get pretty miserable, right? I remember the subtle art of …

38 Weeks With Pelvic Pain & I Can’t Walk — HELP!Read More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman with pain under braline

Pain Under Bra Line During Pregnancy

November 28, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

One common issue that many pregnant women experience during their second trimester is pain under the …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

painful wrist

Wrist Pain During Pregnancy: Is carpal tunnel syndrome pregnancy-related?

November 8, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Painful forearms and wrists are a very normal symptom during pregnancy. Most often the pain will go …

Wrist Pain During Pregnancy: Is carpal tunnel syndrome pregnancy-related?Read More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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Why Do I have Clitoris Pain During Pregnancy?

October 12, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Clitoris pain during pregnancy isn't uncommon. All that extra vaginal blood flow can do crazy things …

Why Do I have Clitoris Pain During Pregnancy?Read More

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

Pregnant woman with a headache.

Can Pregnancy Cause Headaches?

September 29, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Can pregnancy cause headaches? In a word, yes. Hormone changes, dehydration, as well as blood …

Can Pregnancy Cause Headaches?Read More

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnancy chiropractor

Getting Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy — Should you see a chiropractor?

September 26, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Why would you want to see a chiropractor during pregnancy? Today we're going to dive into why your …

Getting Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy — Should you see a chiropractor?Read More

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

tailbone pain

Tailbone Pain During Pregnancy — 6 Things you can do to help!

August 29, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

If you're pregnant, you may be experiencing tailbone pain. This is a common occurrence, and there …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

uterus / arrows pointing to the cervix

Cervix Pain in Pregnancy

August 12, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

During your pregnancy (especially your third trimester) you might experience a sharp pain in your …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

women's heels

Pregnancy Feet Pain: What can you do?

August 1, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Foot and heel pain in pregnancy can be a really hard condition.  As women gain weight, feet …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman being massaged

Easy Tips on What to do if you Pulled a Stomach Muscle During Pregnancy: Third Trimester Problems

July 22, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

During your third trimester of pregnancy, you may experience a pulled stomach muscle (or a pulled …

Easy Tips on What to do if you Pulled a Stomach Muscle During Pregnancy: Third Trimester ProblemsRead More

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

painful ankle

Ankle Pain During Pregnancy

June 25, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

If you're pregnant, you may be experiencing ankle pain. Don't worry, you're not alone! In this post, …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

pregnant woman and a lollipop

Pregnancy Lollipops for Nausea: How do they work?

June 22, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you struggling with nausea during your pregnancy? If so, you may be wondering if there is …

Pregnancy Lollipops for Nausea: How do they work?Read More

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy

pregnant woman with tooth pain

Tooth Pain While Pregnant: What to do?

June 13, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you having tooth pain while pregnant? You're not alone. Tooth pain is a common complaint during …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

woman pressing on back

Flank Pain in Pregnancy

June 8, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

During pregnancy, it's not unusual to experience minor aches and pains. But if you're experiencing …

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Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

Hand & Finger Joint Pain During Pregnancy: Why it comes and the best at home treatments!

June 7, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

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

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

diastasis recti

Diastasis Recti Pain During Pregnancy

June 6, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

If you're pregnant, then you may be experiencing some pain in the area of your bellybutton. This is …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

woman holding hip

Is Hip Pain an Early Sign of Pregnancy?

June 3, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you pregnant and experiencing hip pain? You're not alone. Many women experience hip pain in the …

Is Hip Pain an Early Sign of Pregnancy?Read More

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy

Pelvic Pain Relief During Pregnancy

May 26, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you experiencing pelvic pain during your pregnancy? If so, you're not alone. Many pregnant women …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

Upper Inner Thigh Pain During Pregnancy

April 29, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

With changes in your pelvis and core, you might find upper inner thigh pain during your pregnancy. …

Upper Inner Thigh Pain During PregnancyRead More

Category: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Pains of Pregnancy, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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