Exercise During Pregnancy
By Stacey L. Nash, Aug 25, 2022 Medically reviewed by Dr. Kecia Gaither Click HERE for the full article.
20 Pregnancy Sex Positions That’ll Keep You Feeling Both Hot *and* Comfy
By Jill Hamilton, Aug 24, 2022 “Pregnancy causes an increase in vaginal secretions, breast sensitivity, and increased blood flow in the pelvic region,” says director of perinatal services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine. Click HERE for the full article.
This Newly-Approved Drug Can Keep Chronic Yeast Infections Away for 2 Years
By Alyssa Hui, Aug 19, 2022 “It works by inhibiting an enzyme that the fungus needs to make its protective outer covering,” Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health, told Verywell via email. “It also causes a buildup of toxic substances within the fungus, causing its death.”Gaither said that on its [...]
What You Need To Know About The Recent Mama Roo Infant Swings Recall
By Erin Marie, Aug 18, 2022 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in 2020, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed accounted for 27% of infant deaths. Dr. Kecia Gaither, who is double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, tells Healthline that baby swings are not designed as sleep devices. "Their unsupported [...]
Just 11 of the Best CBD Lube Options Worth Checking Out
By Corinne Sullivan and Carina Hsieh, Aug 18, 2022 And while you may be a bit wary about CBD lubes (especially if you have sensitive skin), CBD-infused lubes are totally safe, and splurging for a lubricant that includes CBD may just be the move. "CBD lubes can promote vaginal relaxation, increase sensitivity, and decrease pain and anxiety, particularly from patients [...]
Are Hot Flashes Worse for Black Women Than White Women?
By Sheryl Nance-Nash, Aug 18, 2022 “Black women have an accumulation of chronic stress from living in a race conscious society,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals, Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. “The impact of systemic racism [and] bias have had — and continue to have — [...]
Mama Roo Infant Swings from 4moms Recalled: What to Know
By George Citroner, Aug 16, 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, told Healthline these devices can help but must be used with caution. She explained that while a rocker or swing can give parents a [...]
Postpartum Re-entry & Tips for Heading Back into the Workforce
By Alicia Lue, Aug 15, 2022 Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine says “going back to work after birth can result in a myriad array of emotions for new parents, from anxiety about how easily they will meld back into the work environment, guilt about leaving their baby, to [...]
TikTok Video Goes Viral Making False Claim Some Tampons Cause Cancer
By Julia Ries, Aug 12, 2022 Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine physician, and Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, says that titanium dioxide is used as a bleaching agent to make materials whiter. Gaither says little is known about the potential risks associated with titanium dioxide due to [...]
You’re Not Pregnant. It’s an Ovarian Cyst!
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, Aug 4, 2022 There are a few types of ovarian cysts and most regress on their own. But some can become large, cause a distended belly and require surgery. Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine expert in the Bronx, New York, explained the different types of cysts: Physiologic ovarian cysts. They generally [...]
