Kristie McNealy, MD

There was never a question in my mind whether or not I would breastfeed.  It was the plan, the only plan.  So, when my first daughter was born 4 weeks early and had a lot of trouble with nursing, I was pretty much devastated.  Buying formula wasn’t part of the plan, both for health and [...]

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 [...]

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 I [...]