By Megan Deak, Nov 24, 2021 There are foods that can amplify symptoms, making the pain worse, noted Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. "Foods that influence hormonal regulation and increase inflammation can negatively impact patients with endometriosis," she said. There are also foods that can "decrease the pain and inflammation associated [...]
By Stephanie Siek, November 24, 2021 Racism doesn’t just impact how Black people are treated—it is itself a risk factor for potentially life-threatening conditions due to the emotional and physical stress it puts on the body. “As people of color, one of the things we contend with is racism that can induce stress,” explains Kecia Gaither, MD, [...]
Erin Heger, Nov 24, 2021 "For a normal functioning vagina, there's no such thing as too tight," says Gaither. "The vagina lubricates itself and is able to stretch and accommodate babies, tampons, and male genitalia." Click HERE for the full article.
Erin Heger, Nov 24, 2021 During a transvaginal ultrasound, a long, slender, wand-shaped probe connected to a computer is inserted about three to four inches inside the vagina, says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Click HERE for the full story.
By Heather Newgen, NOV 24, 2021 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, also recommends vitamin D. "It's beneficial for a multitude of bodily functions. Aids with bone development for both mother and fetus. It also boosts immunity- pregnancy [...]
By Elisa Cinelli, November 22, 2021 The composition of breast milk changes to meet babies’ needs at different stages, and it has a unique composition when babies are born preterm to help them stay healthy.4 “Nursing mothers of preterm babies produce a different kind of milk than those who had a term baby,” explains Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, a double [...]
By Nicola Appleton, November 22, 2021 Dr. Gaither warns that those with underlying health conditions may want to study the ingredients list of their cough drops carefully before consuming them, particularly those who suffer from allergies or any form of diabetes. “Some additives to cough drops may include natural herbal additives like peppermint, thyme, hyssop," Dr. Gaither says. "For those with pre-gestational [...]
By Megan Deak, November 22, 2021 Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified OB-GYN, said food cravings are also related to hormonal fluctuations during menstruation. "During menses, there is a decrease in estrogen and progesterone. Drops in estrogen can lead to changes in insulin resistance," she explained. "As such, there can exist cravings for foods containing sugar, carbs [...]
By Wendy Wisner, November 19, 2021 Certain environments, medical conditions, and medications can make you more likely to experience a nosebleed in pregnancy, too, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, who is a double board-certified physician in OBGYN and maternal-fetal medicine. “Nosebleeds can occur more frequently with colds, allergies, on a blood thinner, have dry mucus membranes due to cold weather, [...]
By Chloe Toscano, November 17, 2021 Kecia Gaither, M.D., double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, told us coconut oil in its purest form makes an excellent moisturizer for external genitalia (your vulva). As for using it inside your vagina, there have been no scientific studies on the safety [...]
