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
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
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
It is a standard practice in most US Hospitals to order an intravenous line (mostly referred to as …
// 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 …