Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay, M.D. — Written by Amy Mackelden on May 26, 2021 There are a few reasons to not take Plan B, according to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, a double board certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Gaither recommends not taking Plan B if [...]
Erin Heger, May 21, 2021 Implantation occurs during pregnancy when a fertilized egg attaches itself to the uterine wall. As part of this process, the body releases prostaglandin — a hormone that causes the uterus to contract, which can result in some mild cramping, says Kecia Gaither, MD, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Click HERE for the full [...]
by Jennifer Parris, May 19, 2021 There are two types of molar pregnancies: a complete molar and a partial molar pregnancy. “A complete mole means that there is no fetus or embryo, no amniotic fluid, and large ovarian cysts,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, OB/GYN and Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, tells Romper. [...]
by: Gayle Guyardo, May 14, 2021 Dr. Kecia Gaither is a double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine and holds a Masters’ degree in Public Health. She is also, a perinatal consultant and women’s health expert, Gaither’s expertise is grounded in both research and her professional experience in caring for women with diabetes, HIV and [...]
by Tiffany Eve Lawrence, May 12, 2021 “Heatstroke is a matter not to be taken lightly, particularly with pregnancy,” says Kecia Gaither, OB-GYN. Preterm labor is a possibility if you don’t properly hydrate. “High heat causes perspiration and dehydration, which leads to contractions, potentially leading to preterm labor.” Click HERE for the full article.
By Vanessa Caceres, May 7, 2021 Some of the pricier home pregnancy tests may have a slight advantage because they can sync with an app to help you interpret the results or they're more sensitive, allowing you to use them earlier. No matter which test you buy, what’s more important is to read the box and any [...]
BBC News – 6th May 2021 Dr. Gaither was a guest medical expert on this segment. A 25-year-old Malian woman has given birth to nine babies - two more than doctors had detected during scans. Halima Cisse gave birth to the nonuplets in Morocco. Mali's government flew her there for specialist care. All of this discussed [...]
May 4, 2021 (WTNH)– One effect of the COVID-19 pandemic being felt at the hospital is a baby boom. Less travel, fewer work commitments and a lot more “lockdown downtime,” has had a benefit for couples who want to conceive, and pregnancies are on the rise. Still, becoming a mother during this time is not without worry [...]
By MaryElizabeth Williams, MAY 4, 2021 "Older patients have suppressed immune systems," explains Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. "Younger patients have stronger immune systems, and unless have underlying renal or mental pathology, are able to articulate pain with urination, frequency, back pain, etc., and seek treatment." Click HERE for the full article.
Written by Simone Scully on April 28, 2021 “Many times your health provider will opt to place an IUD with menses, as the cervix will be slightly dilated,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Your practitioner might also perform an STI test by [...]
