Kristie McNealy, MD

Tonight, Grey’s Anatomy (Hello, my name is Kristie, and I’m a Grey’s Anatomy addict…) opened with a baby being delivered 10 weeks premature by emergency c-section. Mom had been in an auto accident, and both mom and baby had bleeding on their brains.
When the baby is failing, and her death seems imminent, Karev picks [...]

For any NICU parents out there who are dying for more cuddle time with their babies, here’s some data from a recent study that you can keep in your “back pocket”. Research shows that 28-31 week preemies experience less pain during heel sticks if moms are allowed to do kangaroo care before, during and [...]