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The Pregnancy Nurse Podcast

The Pregnancy Nurse Podcast is The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled. I …

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What to Do the Day Before a Labor Induction

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

There is a lot to get done as you head to your due date or before an induction. Some of it is …

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Category: Induction, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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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!

10 Common Questions About Inductions

August 23, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Having an induction can bring up a lot of questions. At least I hope it does. Inducing labor …

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Category: Induction, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

How Long Does it Take to Push Out A Baby?: The 3rd stage of labor

August 23, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

The third stage of labor (the pushing stage) can be brutal, because expectations are that it will be …

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Category: Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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Contractions on The Monitor But You’re Not Feeling Them: What does that mean?

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

When it comes to labor, there are a few different ways that contractions can be felt. For some …

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Category: Hospital Routines, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

Stages of Labor Duration: How long does labor last?

August 16, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

How long will your labor last? Labor has four phases (or stages) of labor that you body will move …

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Category: Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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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: First Trimester Resources, Healthy Pregnancy, Labor and Birth, Prenatal Care, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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Things You Can Refuse During Labor

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

You may wonder if there are things you can refuse during labor. You might have preferences about …

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Category: Hospital Routines, Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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Online Lamaze Classes

June 20, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

Are you pregnant and looking for a way to prepare for labor and delivery? Are you interested in …

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Category: Pregnancy Classes, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

Cesarean Section Anesthesia

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

Your choice of cesarean section anesthsia is not too broad. There are mainly two humane choices for …

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Category: Cesarean Section Delivery, Pain Management, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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Do I Need to Take a Birthing Class: Is it necessary?

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

Is a birthing class really necessary? It seems like you have SO much to do during your pregnancy, …

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Category: Pregnancy Classes, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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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: First Trimester Resources, Labor and Birth, Prenatal Care, Second Trimester Resources, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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Different “Types of Childbirth”

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

People define different types of childbirth in many ways. Today I wanted to define the basic types …

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Category: Labor and Birth, Third Trimester Resources: Finish Strong!

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The Pregnancy Nurse Glossary: The Words of Labor

I may sometimes use words that you're not aware of the definitions of. Today I want to share some …

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What Pregnant Women Fear During Birth – Original Research

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

I recently ran a survey to my newsletter and social media followers about what they were nervous …

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

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