David McKenna, MD

Dr. McKenna discusses the prevalence of obesity.

Dr. McKenna discusses how bariatric surgery can lead to a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Dr. McKenna discusses why weight loss during pregnancy is not recommended.

Dr. McKenna discusses nutrition during pregnancy for women who are obese.

Dr. David McKenna talks more about obesity and pregnancy.

Dr. David McKenna explains how multiple gestational pregnancies develop and who is most likely to become pregnant with multiple babies.

Dr. David McKenna explains how multiple gestation pregnancies are diagnosed.

Dr. David McKenna explains the birth defects that are possible in a multiple gestation pregnancy.

Dr. David McKenna talks about weight gain during multiple gestation pregnancy.

Protect yourself and your baby with proper care and treatment.

With the promise of infertility treatments comes the increased chance of multiple births and the risks they pose

Being overweight can put you and your baby at risk.

Being black and pregnant raises the risk of maternal death significantly.

Is your baby at risk for a genetic disorder?

Learn how to lower your risk and how genetic counseling can help.

How to start now to reduce your chance of a high-risk pregnancy

Know the signs to protect your baby — and yourself.

Don’t stress. But get it checked. Now.

Your baby will thank you.

What can doctors do if baby won’t budge?

Learn how to protect yourself and your baby from this new concern.

Gestational diabetes, when not controlled, can have a lasting impact on mother’s and baby’s health.

Is your baby ready to arrive?

Exactly what is that baby doing to your body? Learn how pregnancy changes your body and what steps you can take to feel better.