Hilary Erickson, BSN-RN, Author at Pregnant Chicken

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Labor & Delivery Birth Fears & Questions

Labor Fears: What L&D Nurses Really Want You to Know

As a labor and delivery nurse for over two decades, I've welcomed countless babies into…

Hilary Erickson, BSN-RNJanuary 1, 2022

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Labor & Delivery Birth

Labor Induction: A Complete Guide from a Labor & Delivery Nurse

After supporting thousands of women through labor inductions over two decades, I've seen every reaction…

Hilary Erickson, BSN-RNSeptember 10, 2021

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Health & Safety

12 Dangerous Pregnancy Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore (From a Labor & Delivery Nurse)

After two decades in labor and delivery, I've seen patients come in for everything from…

Hilary Erickson, BSN-RNJuly 31, 2015

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Fears & Questions Labor & Delivery

Will I Poop During Delivery? A Labor and Delivery Nurse’s Honest Answer

"Will I poop during delivery? I'll be mortified. How can I stop it?" This is…

Hilary Erickson, BSN-RNSeptember 30, 2014

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