Maria Masters Maria Masters is a freelance writer who specializes in health, pregnancy, and parenting topics. With more than 10 years of experience, she has written for Prevention, Health, Livestrong, Everyday Health, What to Expect, BabyCenter, and Family Circle. Highlights: * Freelance writer specializing in health, pregnancy, and parenting topics * Published in Prevention, Health, Livestrong, Everyday Health, What to Expect, BabyCenter, and Family Circle * Former associate health editor at Meredith Corporation and senior editor at Hearst Magazines About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.