Looking for some real pregnancy advice from someone who KNOWS what they're talking about? Today I'm …
The 5 Worst Pieces of Pregnancy Advice I Have HeardRead More
What to expect at the hospital. Knowing the hospital routine makes it easier to know how you’ll react when certain things are proposed.
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Looking for some real pregnancy advice from someone who KNOWS what they're talking about? Today I'm …
The 5 Worst Pieces of Pregnancy Advice I Have HeardRead More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Hilary, circa 2009. I'm feeling huge, I'm pregnant with my third baby, after a bout of infertility …
Debunking Induction Myths with My Own Induction StoryRead More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Is your baby breech and you'd like them to NOT BE? You're in the right place. Today I'm going to …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
You're in labor, and you hear your provider is coming to break your water. Is it better to get …
Should You Get the Labor Epidural Before They Break Your Water?Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
A lot of people want some clear-cut guidelines about when they should go to the hospital when …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
It is a standard practice in most US Hospitals to order an intravenous line (mostly referred to as …
IV During Labor – Do you NEED IV fluids in labor and delivery?Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Most people aren't sure if they should wear a bra during labor. While no choice has to be final, as …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Making the choice to get an epidural during an induction can be confusing. If you know you're going …
Can I Get an Epidural Before My Induction of Labor?Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
You may be really worried about being sent home from the hospital when you think you're in labor. …
What Happens if You’re Sent Home From the Hospital in Early Labor?Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Cervical checks or vaginal exams can be painful and sometimes unnecessary. Today I want to talk …
Can I Refuse Cervical Checks in Labor? Declining cervix exams in pregnancy.Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Today, we're going to chat about a few things: What to wear during labor and delivery, what not to …
Your Guide on What to Wear in Labor & Delivery and Your Hospital StayRead More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Tell your nurse thank you is plenty of gift for them, but if you want to give your labor and …
Labor and Delivery Nurse Gift Basket Ideas: Nurse thank you gift ideasRead More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Being in the hospital can be scary, you can feel like you "have" to do a lot of things because …
Do You Have to Give Birth on Your Back in the Hospital?Read More
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Google, Tiktok, Pinterest is full of people saying you can "just ask for a new one" if you don't …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
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
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
You may wonder if there are things you can refuse during labor. You might have preferences about …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
Women who are pregnant often have many questions about labor and delivery. One question that comes …
// by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN
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
Communicating with providers can be hard. A lot of us feel like we need to just do what our doctor …