Feeling allergies (seasonal or otherwise) come on during pregnancy? Today we’re going to share what is safe to do and what is NOT safe to use when it comes to allergies in pregnancy. There ARE some treatments you should try to avoid, so I’m glad you’re here. While we’re here, don’t forget to grab my …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
I am a huge fan of movement during birth. In fact, it’s one of my 3 proven secrets. However, you may feel, with an epidural, that you can’t use movement to your benefit — but that’s not true at all. Today I’m going to share 3 easy tips to using movement during labor even with …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
I often hear people wanting to know how to have a “natural” birth at the hospital. It’s important to know that “natural labor” or natural childbirth looks different for everyone. Some people prefer the terms holistic of physiologic birth. Either way, this article is going to help you clarify what that means for YOU and …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
You know that labor involves contractions, but how exactly does that baby get from the inside of your body outside of you? This post is going to help you know what happens once you’re fully dilated — how to push your baby out, how your body manages it (along with some helpful studies)…. I hope …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Your choice of cesarean section anesthsia is not too broad. There are mainly two humane choices for a cesarean section. Today I’ll discuss both of them, along with some of the risks and the benefits of each. As always, if you are planning on a cesarean section, or your doctor has mentioned it could be …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
An epidural is a process that you probably have a lot of questions about. What does it it feel like, look like — does it hurt? Let an L&D nurse of 20 years, plus the recipient of 3 epidurals, answer your questions! First off, hello! I’m Hilary — many people know me as The PregnancyContinue Reading| www.pullingcurls.com
Self-Care looks different during every phase of our lives. As you get later into your pregnancy & after you have your baby self care will become more important than it has been prior to now. Here are a few things you can consider as you get further along…. Let me first say that your mental …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Creating a postpartum plan during your pregnancy is SO smart. Preparing for life after baby, and how you’ll attempt some self care — is often forgotten, but fairly simple to do, especially in advance. Today I’m going to share my free template with you and share 5 things to start thinking about during your PREGNANCY …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Hilary Erickson, BSN-RN is The Pregnancy Nurse® She has been a nurse since 1997 (liscensed in Utah, California and now Arizona). She has 20 years of labor and delivery experience within diverse patient populations, often in trauma centers. In addition to her work in labor and delivery – Hilary has also worked in geriatrics, hospice …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
The saline lock (formerly known as a hep lock) is an under-utilized tool in labor that can allow you the safety of having an IV with it’s less-restrictive nature. It’s something you may be able to consider! FYI — A saline lock might be something you put on your birth plan. BUT, make sure you’re …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Today I’m going to share what you should expect from the epidural after you get it placed. While you may know it will be “numb” it’s sort of hard to know what to expect that will feel like for half your body. But first, how do I know so much about epidurals? Hi, I’m HilaryContinue Reading| www.pullingcurls.com
You’re hoping to get an epidural while you’re in labor — but how far “along” do you need to be to get one? Today I’m going to share the two MOST important things you need to get an epidural and how far along has proven to be the best! This is part of my Complete …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
