By Melissa Willets, Mar 25, 2026 “Pressures can lead to physical risks like pelvic floor damage from rushed workouts or nutrient deficits from fad diets,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, FAIUM, double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine and an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cornell Weill Medicine. Click HERE for the [...]
By Elizabeth Millard, Feb 17, 2026 While contraceptives can be invaluable for preventing pregnancy, being worried that they might later affect fertility is a widespread concern. Fortunately, it’s not one that should keep you up at night, suggests Kecia Gaither, M.D., an OB/GYN and associate professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at Cornell Weill Medicine in New York City. “Birth control [...]
By Dina Cheney, Jan 20, 2026 If you’re not into salmon while pregnant, fortunately, there are plenty of other fish in the sea. Opt for fully cooked, low-mercury varieties, like shrimp, pollock, cod, anchovies, canned light tuna, sardines, crab, lobster, scallops and tilapia, suggests Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, associate professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at Weill [...]
By Wendy Wisner, Jan 6, 2026 Estradiol vaginal cream works by delivering estrogen hormones directly to the vaginal mucosa, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine and director of perinatal and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospital. “The result is improved vaginal moisture, thickness, blood flow, and elasticity, relieving symptoms [...]
By Brigitt Earley, Jan 1, 2026 How We Chose Which Postpartum Must-Haves You Need After a Vaginal Birth. We combed through hundreds of posts in the What to Expect community for recommendations from moms and asked Dr. Gaither for her recommendations. We then thoroughly vetted each product, reading hundreds of reviews left by others in the postpartum [...]
By Melissa Willets, Dec 18, 2025 A very small study in 2021 found that a mother’s gaze toward their baby decreased when using a smartphone while breastfeeding. While that may sound obvious, it can impact connection. “Breastfeeding while talking on the phone reduces eye contact and responsiveness potentially impacting mother-child bonding,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, double board-certified in [...]
By Lisa Mulcahy, Nov 22, 2025 Physiologically, hormones seem to be at the root of morning sickness. The hormonal shifts which occur in early pregnancy—notably increases in hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), estrogen, and a protein hormone called GDF15 which stimulates nausea pathways in the brain—are major contributors to morning sickness, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, [...]
By Tracy Swartz, Sep 23, 2025 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, called acetaminophen the “preferred” pain reliever. One or two regular-strength tablets every four to six hours or one or two extra-strength tablets every six hours is generally OK, she said. Don’t exceed 3,000 milligrams a day of [...]
By Sara Shulman, Sep 4, 2025 Cardiovascular Exams. “[Heart disease] is the most common cause of death in American women,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN and women’s health expert. And your risk gets higher as you age. Because of this, Dr. Gaither strongly recommends that women in their 40s get cardiovascular exams. Click HERE for the full article.
By Esther Carlstone, Jul 3, 2025 According to double board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Kecia Gaither of New York, “Knee-high graduated compression socks are the most common and effective for pregnancy-related swelling and vein issues.” Padded heels and toes help prevent blisters and provide extra comfort for tired pregnancy feet. Click HERE for the full article.
