While most pregnant patients do get a pap smear at their first appointment. Many women dread …
When Do Cervical Checks Start in Pregnancy – 36 weeks?Read More
What to expect during your prenatal care with your doctor or midwife.
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
While most pregnant patients do get a pap smear at their first appointment. Many women dread …
When Do Cervical Checks Start in Pregnancy – 36 weeks?Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Baby is a mover and a shaker some days in your belly, but what happens when baby's movement slow …
30 weeks Pregnant and Baby’s Movements Have Slowed DownRead More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Talking with your provider is important, but talking with them about the IMPORTANT things is …
The 7 Most Important Questions To Ask Your OB-GYN When PregnantRead More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Maybe you've had an ultrasound or your doctor has said that your baby is in a head-down …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
It is not unusual to have one pregnancy test show up positive and another one show negative. But, …
What Does it Mean When One Pregnancy Test is Positive and the Other is Negative?Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Getting an ultrasound at 32-weeks is very different than getting one earlier on in your …
32 Weeks Pregnant Ultrasound: What will the scan be?Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
When pregnant, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle is especially important for your baby’s …
Signs You Passed Your Glucose Screening Test During PregnancyRead More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Vaginal bleeding at any point during pregnancy can make you really worried. But, the worries change …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
A labor induction for pregnant women is an important choice to make with your healthcare …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Oh man, 38 weeks is when things start to get pretty miserable, right? I remember the subtle art of …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
When you’re pregnant, it can be difficult to know how often to visit the doctor – and even a little …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Are you pregnant? If so, you should know about GBS screening. GBS (group b Strep -- also known as …
GBS Screening In Pregnancy: Why is group B Streptococcus a big deal?Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Your glucose test in pregnancy is VERY important. Gestational Diabetes can be a silent killer for …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
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
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Midwives offer pregnant women a wealth of benefits that traditional obstetricians cannot match. From …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Every pregnant woman wonders when their baby will turn head down. Most babies will turn head down by …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
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
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Becoming a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be overwhelming. …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Communicating with your provider is SUCH an important skill in pregnancy (and the rest of your …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN
Communicating with providers can be hard. A lot of us feel like we need to just do what our doctor …