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Hilary Erickson, BSN-RN has been a nurse since 1997 and has 20 years of labor and delivery experience. She shares her knowledge of all things pregnancy on this blog. Pulling Curls is the #1 Pregnancy Website created by an experienced labor nurse, and a podcast that untangles all things pregnancy & parenting.
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12h ago
Welcome back to The Pulling Curls Podcast! In today’s episode, Hilary Erickson shares her personal experience with appendicitis. From the initial symptoms to her time in the hospital and the recovery process, Hilary provides a detailed and eye-opening account of what it’s like to deal with a ruptured appendix. Tune in for valuable insights, emotional
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3d ago
I have a ton of budget posts talking about how great a budget is, how it can free you from feelings of financial guilt. I even posted my family’s actual budget. But that’s me, and it’s not you. It’s so hard to just stare at a bank paper and then try to make a budget
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5d ago
Welcoming a new baby brings so much joy—and so many questions. For every first-time mom (and dad), the early days can feel like a whirlwind of emotions and new challenges. The “4th Trimester” is all about adjusting to life with a newborn, and finding your footing during this stage is key to “newborn survival.” Whether
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Pulling Curls Blog
1w ago
In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled, Hilary Erickson sits down with Dr. Tori O’Daniel, an experienced OB GYN, to discuss critical considerations for plus size pregnancies and births. Sponsored by Laborie Medical, the episode delves into the challenges and solutions related to monitoring, C-sections, and postpartum care for moms
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Pulling Curls Blog
1w ago
Are you looking to make sure you’re prepared for whatever life brings with a newborn? Likely, that’s going to be illness at some point — so I think these are 3 things that everyone should have on hand with a new baby. The big hope is that you’re not going to have to use them
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Pulling Curls Blog
1w ago
Looking to clear your counters for whatever reason? Today I have 3 weird things that might give YOU some kitchen countertop organization ideas. I am a HUGE fan of a clutter free kitchen (as much as possible), and I think these will help you out, and you’ll really like these housekeeping tips! Why Clear Counters?
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Pulling Curls Blog
1w ago
In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled, Hilary Erickson chats with Margaret Wright, vice president of a local school board, about the significance of minor elections. They delve into the challenges and rewards of serving on the school board, the intricacies of local elections, and the importance of researching and
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Pulling Curls Blog
2w ago
Today we’re going to talk about 4 ways to fit in a birth class. It can be so hard when you’re thinking how you’ll fit in a very rigid hospital class… BUT you know a birth class improves outcomes, so what’s the best way to make it work? First off, I want to say that
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Pulling Curls Blog
2w ago
In this episode of the Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary Erickson chats with Dr. Nicole Rankins about birth plans. Dr. Rankins, an OB GYN with over 20 years of experience and host of the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast, shares invaluable tips on creating effective birth preferences and understanding hospital cultures. Whether you’re crafting your
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Pulling Curls Blog
3w ago
I was working with my parents to move them into an assisted living facility this past fall. I looked, and looked for some good resources on this process and really didn’t come-up with much even though this is going to happen to the majority of us (or our parents) at some point. Today I’m going
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