Rallie's Books

The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth

The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth is "due" in June 2010! Reassuring, trusted advice: More than 900 tips that 60 doctors who are also mothers use during their own pregnancy and birth.

Preorder it now at MommyMDGuides.com and save 15 percent off the $17.95 cover price. Email MommyMDGuides@yahoo.com for discounted rates for bulk purchase or to order a review copy.

The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, the first book in our Mommy MD Guides series, was created after interviewing dozens of doctors who are also mothers—Mommy MD Guides. We spoke with many Mommy MD Guides who are still in the trenches with their babies. Some of them were even pregnant when we talked. We also spoke with Mommy MD Guides whose babies are grown up with babies of their own. They’re Grammy MD Guides! Combined, these doctors have centuries of experience as doctors, and they have 146 children.

Because doctors so often see the things that can go wrong, they try to do everything as right as they can for their own health and for that of their families. Physicians are a healthier group than the whole. Even though women physicians sometimes will just suffer with things that take time and that affect them alone, pregnancy is different. Most doctors go the extra mile to take care of their own bodies while they’re carrying their babies.

The tips and stories in this book are presented in the Mommy MD Guides’ own words, and each tip is clearly attributed to the doctor who lived it. Most of these stories contain kernels of advice. This is what doctors who were becoming mothers did to make it through pregnancy and birth. Other stories in this book are just that—true stories. The implied advice is: I made it through this pesky problem, and you can too!

Even though this book is filled with advice from a select group—all Mommy MD Guides—you’ll find that they hold vastly differing opinions. Pregnancy and birth are filled with issues that people feel very strongly about. Should your baby sleep with you or in the next room? Should you breastfeed or bottlefeed? Should your baby be circumcised or no? We’ve presented many different viewpoints—but not with the intent to confuse or to offer conflicting advice. Instead, we wish to present many different viewpoints so that you can choose what’s best for you and your family.

As you read this book, keep in mind that every person is different, and in fact every pregnancy is different. Women experience different symptoms at different times. We encourage you to use the index at the end of the book as a resource, in addition to reading week by week.

Welcome to the Mommy MD Guides! Best wishes for a happy, healthy pregnancy and birth!

Riding For Life: A Horsewoman's Guide to Lifetime Health & Fitness

For women with a passion for horses, remaining strong, supple, and healthy is essential. As a physician and an equestrian, I understand the importance of good health in maintaining a full and active life. As a wife and mother of three sons, I know how challenging it can be to fit good health habits into an overcrowded schedule.

With this in mind, I've designed a one-of-a-kind program that helps busy horse- women create and maintain optimal health while remaining true to their priorities in life.

A comprehensive questionnaire that enables horsewomen to identify and overcome barriers to optimal health and fitness.
The Riding for Life Diet, a wholesome, balanced eating program designed to support the unique nutritional demands of the female equestrian.
The Riding for Life Fitness Program, a step-by-step guide to maximizing performance as an equestrian and in every other aspect of life.
Effective time management tools for busy horsewomen with overcrowded schedules.

Healthy Lunchbox: The Working Mom's Guide to Keeping You & Your Kids Thin

More than just a cookbook, this volume addresses the growing epidemic of obesity in American children (and adults) with detailed explanations of the risk factors, causes and dangers. It also provides practical solutions-occasionally oversimplified-to help with a variety of issues that may hinder a working mom's ability to keep her kids fit and healthy. For example, McAllister explains, "nutritionally speaking, afternoons represent a four-hour danger zone for children, especially when they're home alone, without the benefit of maternal supervision." The tips she offers for setting TV limits, scheduling structured activities and making homes fitness-friendly might not be feasible for all families, but they're worthwhile suggestions. The back of the book focuses on healthy lunchbox meals; recipes for breakfast, snacks and lunch are generally simple and appealing, and they employ some wholesome packaged products for convenience. Nutritional information (including "G-factors: grams of fat, carbohydrates, and protein") is included for each recipe, and advice on what's best to get at the grocery store or the fast food chains mean even the busiest moms could benefit from the information contained here.