Kristie McNealy, MD

Having a baby and raising a child can be an expensive prospect.  With the economy in a recession, many families are tightening their belts.  Yet concerns about health and the environment have many parents wondering how to go green, keep their kids healthy and still not break the bank.
Fortunately, there are at least a few [...]

When I was pregnant with our son, my midwife had me complete a 5 day diet history during my first trimester. Between the fact that I was sooo sick I could hardly even look at a couple of the major food groups, and the fact that this was my third baby and I figured [...]

With only 11% of women in the US exclusively breastfeeding through the first 6 months of their baby’s life, I’m always looking for another reason to encourage more women to breastfeed.  Aside from the benefits breastfeeding brings to baby, like antibodies and fats that promote brain and eye development, and a reduced risk of obesity, [...]