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Prenatal Care

What to expect during your prenatal care with your doctor or midwife.

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Signs You Passed Your Glucose Screening Test During Pregnancy

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

When pregnant, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle is especially important for your baby’s …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

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Bleeding at 20 Weeks of Pregnancy

January 6, 2023 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Vaginal bleeding at any point during pregnancy can make you really worried. But, the worries change …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Signs of Labor

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When Will a Doctor Induce Labor? Will my doctor induce me at 40 weeks if I ask?

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

A labor induction for pregnant women is an important choice to make with your healthcare …

When Will a Doctor Induce Labor? Will my doctor induce me at 40 weeks if I ask?Read More

Category: Induction, Labor & Birth, Prenatal CareTag: Will this Induce Me?

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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

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How Often Do Your Go To the Doctor When Pregnant?

December 13, 2022 //  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 …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

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GBS Screening In Pregnancy: Why is group B Streptococcus a big deal?

November 5, 2022 //  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

Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

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What to Eat Before Your Pregnancy Glucose Test

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

Your glucose test in pregnancy is VERY important. Gestational Diabetes can be a silent killer for …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

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6 Things Your Provider Does at Prenatal Appointments that Are Important

August 18, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Prenatal check-ups can seem really useless. You're likely hot, tired and you REALLY don't want to …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

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The Benefits of a Midwife

August 4, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Midwives offer pregnant women a wealth of benefits that traditional obstetricians cannot match. From …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Labor & Birth, Prenatal Care

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When Does a Baby Turn Head Down During Pregnancy?

July 21, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Every pregnant woman wonders when their baby will turn head down. Most babies will turn head down by …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

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Your Glucose Test During Pregnancy: How to pass it.

June 9, 2022 //  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 …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

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Midwife Pro’s and Con’s

May 31, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Becoming a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be overwhelming. …

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Category: Labor & Birth, Prenatal Care

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When Do Cervical Checks Start in Pregnancy

April 14, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

While most pregnant patients do get a pap smear at their first appointment.  Many women dread …

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Category: Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

3 Tips to Better Communication with Your Provider

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

Communicating with your provider is SUCH an important skill in pregnancy (and the rest of your …

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Category: Prenatal Care

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Tips to Saying No to Your Provider

November 19, 2021 //  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 …

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Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth, Prenatal Care

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