By Taayoo Murray, Apr 14, 2022 Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, agrees that there is an urgent need to address the inequities in Black maternal health. She tells Yahoo Life that “there exists a pandemic of perinatal morbidity and mortality among pregnant Black women.” Gaither adds: “There [...]
By Brigitt Earley, Apr 11, 2022 “Belly bands are basically belts made of a rigid material,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. “Their purpose is to wrap around the abdomen to help support the lower back, pelvis, hips, [...]
By Brigitt Earley, Apr 11, 2022 The hospital generally provides sanitary pads, mesh underwear, toothpaste, a comb and mouthwash, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., a double board-certified OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine doctor and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City. And if you encounter any health [...]
By Joelle Y. Jean, RN, FNP-BC, Apr 8, 2022 "Patients with prior abnormal Paps, those with AIDS/HIV or other high-risk factors may require more frequent evaluation," Gaither says. Click HERE for the full article.
By Deirdre Kaye, Apr 8, 2022 To elaborate on reciprocal IVF, Scary Mommy asked Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, to offer expert insight. "Reciprocal IVF is a reproductive option that allows lesbian and trans men in a couple to both participate biologically and emotionally in a pregnancy," says [...]
By Sydni Ellis, Apr 7, 2022 Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double-board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine in New York City, has kept up with these findings. "I'm not aware of any studies denoting lubricants impacting fertility," she said. Click HERE for the full article.
By Helen Massy, Apr 5, 2022 Estrogen and progesterone exist in a balance, explained Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City. "When more estrogen exists circulating in the body in relation to progesterone, theoretically, that is referred to as a condition of 'estrogen dominance,'" Gaither stated. [...]
By Taayoo Murray, Apr 5, 2022 Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx points out to Yahoo Life that some people think bacterial vaginosis is a sexually transmitted infection, “hence the stigma,” she says. “But it is not.” However, BV can increase your risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection, such [...]
By Gabrielle Kassel, Apr 4, 2022 Most anal STIs can be tested for by culturing anal swabs, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, who is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine and is the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. This usually involves using a mini Q-tip-like device to swab the [...]
By Wendy Wisner, Mar 31, 2022 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that most of us get in our lifetimes, sometimes without even knowing it, says Kecia Gaither, MD, a physician who is double-board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as maternal-fetal medicine. “CMV (cytomegalovirus) is a common virus that infects individuals throughout the age spectrum,” she explains. “Most often [...]
