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...

Prenatal Testing and Genetic Counseling
Most pregnancies result in healthy babies. However, moms-to-be are offered prenatal testing as a way to determine if there are any known abnormalities in the growth and development of their unborn child. What are the benefits and risks of prenatal testing? What tests are you offered and when? And how can genetic counseling help you…
Planning a Baby Shower/Sprinkle
There's a bundle of joy on the way, which means it's time to plan for your baby shower! But with so many choices to make, it's easy for the planning process to become more frustrating than fun. What are the baby shower basics? Plus, what type of baby shower is best for you? We'll explore…
All About Baby Names
Let's face it. There's a lot of pressure to find the perfect baby name. What are the current national trends when it comes to naming your newborn? What are the most common struggles parents have in choosing their names? Is there a specific formula you should follow when it comes to naming siblings and twins?…
Buying Maternity Clothes: New and Used
Your body is changing- growing belly, growing breasts- so your wardrobe is bound to change. So, how do you adapt to all these changes without breaking the bank? What are some essential pieces you can use during and after pregnancy? Do you have to buy everything new? What about buying gently used clothing from second…