Kristie McNealy, MD

Prematurity impacts 1 in 8 babies born in the US – that’s a preemie every minute!  So, for today’s installment of Blogging for Prematurity Awareness Month, I’m going to share some healthy choices you can make to help reduce your risk of having a preemie before you even become pregnant.   While there is nothing [...]

Doctors generally recommend that a woman who is pregnant with one baby, and starts off her pregnancy at a normal weight, gain between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy. Gaining too little weight during pregnancy increases the risk of having a low birth weight baby. However, gaining extra weight is dangerous too, putting [...]

If you’re thinking about having a baby, or maybe you’re already trying, did you know that there are things you can do before you ever get pregnant that can help you have a healthier pregnancy? Check out these 5 tips for getting a healthy head start to your pregnancy below: