Feeling nervous about your upcoming birth? It can feel like you don’t have a lot of control in this situation, but I’m here to share 3 things that CAN help you feel a bit more in control and how to get started removing that anxiety a little bit at a time. I have a bonus … The post Labor Anxiety? These 3 Things Help You Feel in Control appeared first on The Pregnancy Nurse®.| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Honestly, pain is a part of pregnancy. I just don’t know how we could grow another entire human inside our body without some of it — but that doesn’t mean we have to just sit back and relax into parts that can be REALLY painful. Today I want talk about what you can do if … The post What to Do If You are in Pain During Pregnancy appeared first on The Pregnancy Nurse®.| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Far too many people are going in for necessary (medically-indicated) inductions and finding that their cervix just isn’t ready to open — ultimately leading to a cesarean section. I’ve been thinking a lot about those types of births, and if there is anything we can do to help them. Today I want to give you …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Let’s talk about sex to induce labor — and then go a bit deeper {see what I did there} to ask if a certain position can be better than another. If you’re tired of being pregnant, this may be one of those things that finally gets that baby out — but what do the studies …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
You’re wanting to go into labor (or prep for a planned induction) will nipple stimulation, (or pumping) put you into labor? It’s a great question. I’ll tell you what I’ve seen as a nurse, and we’ll dive into a few studies and what they show. I will say you may be surprised at how long …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Birth classes, for the longest time, really covered the BASICS of labor. They didn’t dive into problems you might have, or how to manage them. Studies are showing that this type of birth class isn’t doing families any favors. Today I’m going to dive into what a recent study shows, and how you can getContinue Reading| www.pullingcurls.com
Are you wondering if primrose oil will put you into labor? I get asked this question a lot (along with what else might put you into labor) and I’m excited to dive into the studies, show you what I learned so you can either decide to drop it, or talk with your provider about it. …| 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®
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®
This pregnancy class for couples is designed to give you labor and delivery information feel confident, not anxious about birth < it's so easy!| www.pullingcurls.com