By Ashley Mateo, Nov 24, 2022 "The medical term for premenstrual breast swelling and tenderness is cyclical mastalgia," Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, told Health. Like other period-related changes, your breast soreness results from regular hormonal changes. Click HERE for the full article.
By Helen Massy, Nov 22, 2022 Kecia Gaither, M.D., is board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, and the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. She explained that as people age, they tend to have sex less frequently. "However, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging, approximately 40 percent of [...]
By Wendy Wisner, Nov 22, 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, a double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, agrees with this sentiment, and emphasizes the economic strain that can result from birthing higher order multiples. "There are the economic/health costs relegated to the care of multiples—childcare, education, medical expenses, loss of work availability for the [...]
By Elisa Cinelli, Nov 21, 2022 "Eating under-cooked meats increases the risk of developing infections such as listeria or salmonella," says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS/MBA, FACOG, a double board-certified OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine provider, and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals. And while these illnesses are rare, the risk is too [...]
By Eileen Bailey, Nov 21, 2022 “Alcohol consumption mechanisms appear to be layered, with both immediate and long-term effects,” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, the director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. “We do not know what dose of alcohol starts the trail of damage,” Gaither told Healthline. “Given such, physicians, [...]
By Kaitlin Vogel, Nov 21, 2022 “I think it’s important to keep an open mind on various approaches to medical care — holistically, Western medicine, Eastern medicine, and otherwise,” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, MPH, FACOG, a double board certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, [...]
By Rachel MacPherson, CPT, Nov 11, 2022 "This is a fascinating and groundbreaking study. Research has always delved for the most part into health benefits for the baby, but not so in depth for the mother, specifically, the cardiovascular benefits," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine and the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal [...]
By George Citroner, Nov 9 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, the director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City, noted that “the specific underlying pathophysiology of both of these clinical entities (SIDS, SUIDS) is unknown.” However, she mentioned that there are “causal relationships” that exist for both. “Two factors that distinguish the two [...]
By Brianna Graham, Nov 9, 2022 At some point during your visit, your provider will also check your breasts for lumps. “Your doctor will also keep an eye out for nipple discharge and skin changes,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, an ob-gyn in New York City. These are potential breast cancer symptoms. Click HERE for the full article.
By Tessa Flores, Nov 9, 2022 A deeply hydrating a calming facial cream, an aromatherapy kit and diffuser and an internet-famous personal neck fan. Menopause can take effect between the ages of 45-55, according to Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB/GYN based in New York. Perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause official begins but the release of eggs is still happening, can begin as early [...]
