By Devan McGuinness, Jan 6, 2023 Pregnancy nose is an umbrella term for changes in the nose during pregnancy, and experiences can vary. For example, some find themselves with a constant "runny nose," while others may have congestion, swelling, or be more prone to a bloody nose, Kecia Gaither, MD, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + [...]
By María Cristina Lalonde, Jan 06, 2023 Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on the ovaries, typically during ovulation. Most ovarian cysts are harmless, according to Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB-GYN and director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City. It's only when cysts become enlarged, twisted or ruptured that [...]
By Soo Kim , Jan 5, 2023 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City, told Newsweek: "Recurrent pregnancy losses—particularly when there exist three or greater losses—require a significant evaluation." Gaither said this would include an evaluation of the parents genetically as well as an evaluation for cervical/uterine [...]
By Fortesa Latifi, January 5, 2023 Abortion pills can be used to induce abortion within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, according to the FDA. They are safe and effective — Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN told Teen Vogue that 93 to 98 percent of people who use abortion pills don't need follow-up medical treatments. Experts have long been calling for [...]
By Fortesa Latifi, Jan 4, 2023 Abortion pills can be used to induce abortion within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, according to the FDA. They are safe and effective – Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN told Teen Vogue that 93 to 98% of people who use abortion pills don’t need follow-up medical treatments. Experts have long been calling for fewer [...]
By Kitti Palmai, Jan 04, 2023 There are several other reasons for size fluctuations, and most of them cause your ovaries to become enlarged, according to Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine expert in the Bronx, New York. "During pregnancy, hormonal influences of estrogen and progesterone result in ovarian enlargement," she said. "For women undergoing infertility [...]
By Nina Chamlou, Jan 3, 2023 Iron is essential for maintaining healthy blood and energy levels, and replenishes blood stores lost from childbirth, explains Kecia Gaither, M.D., an OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist based in New York. When you’re low on iron, you may feel fatigued and lightheaded. Other symptoms of iron deficiency include hair loss, brittle [...]
By Nafeesah Allen, PhD, Jan 03, 2023 Kecia Gaither, MD, who is double board-certified in obstetrics & gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, says that “Black women can have a high incidence of uterine myomas, may delay being evaluated for infertility, and may have underlying comorbidities like diabetes, obesity, menstrual irregularities, or tubal factors accounting for the high incidence [...]
By Heather Lightner, Dec 30 2022 Kecia Gaither is double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, as well as the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. She explained that access to a non-hormonal treatment for hot flashes and night sweats could be a boon to women navigating [...]
By María Cristina Lalonde, Dec 28,2022 Other common causes of miscarriages include certain health conditions, including uterine and cervical anomalies, myomas, uncontrolled diabetes, infections, thyroid disease and extremes of weight, according to Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double-board-certified OB-GYN and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. Drug and alcohol [...]
