Who am I? I am a physician, specifically a clinical immunologist. This means I take care of patients with immune disorders and immune deficiencies and am a pediatrician by training. But most importantly, I am a Kamm McKenzie patient just like you. I just endured a long pandemic pregnancy just like you. I had important […]
Originally published in March of 2012 A common question that arises while pregnant is “What foods should I NOT eat and why?” It doesn’t make intuitive sense that some foods are fine if you are not pregnant, but become a problem once you are. Your immune system changes in pregnancy and some bacteria have an easier time […]
For those of you that have had your “New OB Physical” appointment with me, you have heard my spiel on exercise in pregnancy and eating healthy. Well, regarding diet, a new study proves that my advice is indeed effective in improving pregnancy outcomes. Let’s take a closer look.
Originally published in May of 2011 It’s that time of year. The sun is out, the temperature is off of the charts, and for many women, summertime is synonymous with beach or lake vacations. Let’s address the following hot topics: Hair removal Tanning Hot tubs Booze Do you want to get rid of unsightly hair growth during […]
Originally published in November 2012 I think it’s time for a little blog post about weight gain in pregnancy. This will help many of our patients meet their ideal pregnancy weight at the time of delivery, and thus lead to the best pregnancy outcomes possible. Before you continue reading, I want you to calculate your […]
Originally published in September 2012 The short answer is Yes! You should start taking prenatal vitamins early. When should you start taking prenatal vitamins? I recommend all women start taking prenatal vitamins well before they start trying to conceive. And certainly once they stop using contraception. You never know how long it will take to get pregnant. […]
