Author: Lisa Fields

Lisa Fields is a freelance writer who frequently covers health, nutrition, parenting and pregnancy. She writes for Reader’s Digest, WebMD, Self, Shape, Pregnancy, Fit Pregnancy, American Profile and other publications. She lives in New Jersey.

Lisa Fields is a freelance writer who frequently covers health, nutrition, parenting and pregnancy. She writes for Reader’s Digest, WebMD, Self, Shape, Pregnancy, Fit Pregnancy, American Profile and other publications. She lives in New Jersey.

Good eats: 6 perfect foods for your pregnancy

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Seven yummy ways to super-charge your pregnancy. By Lisa Fields

11 Nursing must-haves

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No matter how much you’ve mentally prepared to become a breastfeeding mom, there’s no way to predict what you’ll feel emotionally and physically when your newborn latches on for the first time. “The first week it was painful when my daughter ate, and when she was done, my nipples looked...

Sleep tips for every trimester

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9 Months Of Sound Sleep Everyone tells you to get your rest now before the baby comes. Well, sleeping like a baby while growing a baby is no easy feat! But a good night’s sleep is possible.Here are the biggest sleep obstacles you’ll encounter over the next 40 weeks and...

10 Pregnancy Questions (You're Too Embarrassed to Ask)
There's a lot of unknowns when it comes to being pregnant, and you may not be 100% comfortable asking your doctor all the questions you have buzzing around that pregnancy brain of yours. Will you really "poo" when you push? What's happening with your boobs? And will you ever fit back into your pre-pregnancy clothes…
Cervical Scar Tissue: A Cause of Preventable C-Sections
Dilating to a full 10 centimeters is important if you're hoping for a vaginal birth. And having cervical scar tissue from procedures such as an IUD or LEEP procedure can prevent that from happening. So, what exactly is cervical scar tissue and how do you know if you have it? Plus, key questions to ask…
Choosing Your Health Care Provider: OB/GYNs
Thinking about adding an OB/GYN to your team of health care providers? What type of prenatal care can you expect to receive with an OB/GYN? What exactly is their role during the labor and delivery process? And how can you find an OB/GYN that best fits your goals outlined in your birth plan?Learn more about…
Homeopathy and Pregnancy
Many traditional medications aren't safe during pregnancy, so what options do you have for relief? Today we're learning all about homeopathy and how it can naturally help treat common ailments many women experience while pregnant. How is homeopathy different than other types of treatments? How do you know which remedy to take? And how do…