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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.

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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.

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Good eats: 6 perfect foods for your pregnancy

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

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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...

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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...

Creating a Calm Birth Environment
Whether you choose to birth in a hospital, birth center or home, there are small things you can do to help make your birth experience as calm and comfortable as possible. How can we tame our five senses so we can relax more easily? Can aromatherapy and essential oils help your labor progress faster? Does…
Choosing Your Health Care Provider: Birth Doulas
Regardless of how you deliver your baby, you will need to rely on a team of health care providers to help you along the way. This new series explores the various options available to you- starting with a birth doula. What is the doula's role during your childbirth experience? What qualities should you look for…
Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Your pregnant body is constantly growing. And while we love our beautiful bodies, most of us could probably do without the impending threat of stretch marks. What exactly is a stretch mark? Do they ever go away? And what can we do to help reduce them during pregnancy and postpartum? Learn more about your ad…
Risks and Benefits of VBACs
If you didn't get the vaginal birth you wanted, you may be considering a VBAC with your next baby. VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) are becoming a popular childbirth choice, but how do you know if it's right for you? What are some of the risks and benefits of having a VBAC? What are your…