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Is cyclobenzaprine pregnancy safe?

By | February 6th, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Carrie Murphy, Feb 6, 2025 Typically, a woman would be prescribed cyclobenzaprine during pregnancy because of a muscle spasm, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, the  Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City. Cyclobenzaprine is considered a category B medication by the FDA, which means that animal [...]

Can You Drink Soda While Pregnant? (Here’s What Experts Say)

By | January 30th, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Dina Cheney, Jan 30, 2025 Some soda is fine, confirms Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, ob-gyn and and the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. But many soft drinks are high in caffeine and sugar, so you’ll want to cap your consumption. (Additionally, cola contains phosphoric acid, which [...]

8 Hot Flash Remedies Without a Prescription

By | January 24th, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Adrienne Santos-Longhurst, Jan 24, 2025 “Hot flashes are pretty clear in their presentation,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine. Dr. Gaither shared these other common signs of hot flashes:  Intense heat in the upper body Anxiety Rapid heartbeat Sweating Red blotchy or flushed skin “They can last [...]

Dealing With Psoriasis During Pregnancy

By | January 23rd, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Elizabeth Millard, Jan 23, 2025 Various things can affect the intensity and frequency of flares (for better or worse), and one of these is pregnancy, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City. “During pregnancy, about 40% to 60% of patients experience improved psoriasis symptoms, [...]

Why are older women predisposed to osteoarthritis?

By | January 22nd, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Jessica Freeborn, Jan 22, 2025 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, double board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal fetal medicine, who was not involved in this study, told MNT that: “Murine models of research, while enlightening, don’t fully replicate the human body. [The findings] thought-provoking as to potential therapeutics, but certainly more research need be [...]

Can Pregnant Women Eat Sushi?

By | January 21st, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Dina Cheney, Jan 21, 2025 Still, even with cooked sushi, there’s one potential issue: mercury. Many popular types of fish, like tuna, king mackerel, swordfish, tilefish and shark, are high in the toxic heavy metal. Mercury can negatively impact fetal development, especially when it comes to the nervous system, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, associate professor [...]

Is Being on Your Feet All Day During Pregnancy Safe?

By | January 21st, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Sarah Bradley, Jan 21, 2025 Most of us would love to spend the nine long months of pregnancy with our feet up on the couch, but let’s be real: life goes on—even when you’re growing a human. Moreover, some pregnant women work jobs that require them to be on their feet all day (think: teachers, [...]

What’s the Best Sex Position to Use if You’re Trying to Get Pregnant?

By | January 17th, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Gabrielle Kassel, Jan 17, 2025 Bluntly, research doesn’t have much of anything to say about sex positions and conception. “There is no scientifically proven sexual position that has been proven to increase pregnancy outcomes over other positions,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine physician, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health [...]

Questions to Ask Your Doctor at Your Postpartum Checkup

By | January 17th, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Vanessa Caceres, Jan 17, 2025 Questions from new moms about setting aside time for themselves aren't asked enough, says Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine provider and director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. Yet it’s something she’d love for new [...]

Prenatal NSAID Exposure Linked to Slight Increase in Childhood Kidney Disease Risk

By | January 9th, 2025|Categories: In the News|

By Rachel Ann T. Melegrito, Jan 9, 2025 “NSAIDS are generally considered to be off limits during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal–fetal medicine and director of perinatal services and maternal–fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York, told The Epoch Times. Click [...]

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