By Karla Walsh & Jo Yurcaba, 4/28/21 For some, ovulation pains like cramps may be "a unilateral twinge," while for others, they can be more severe. "Knowing your cycle well is very helpful — particularly as to medicating against these symptoms.," Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board-certified OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, tells Woman's [...]
By Sarah Fielding, April 26, 2021 One aspect that may be more difficult to change is a person’s socioeconomic status. “Higher socioeconomic demographics appear to equate with a longer reproductive time interval. Higher-income brackets equate to better options—nutrition, health care, less stress,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, [...]
By Lauren Vinopal, April 22, 2021 The problem is that the research on vaccinated breast milk is still very preliminary and mostly based on one small study of only six lactating women, along with supplemental data on another 18 mothers that was not specific to the vaccine. Results of these studies suggest that breast milk from vaccinated mothers contained [...]
By Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Published on April 20, 2021 “As it is well-known high perinatal morbidity and mortality are seen among women of color," says Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals, Lincoln. "Many factors preclude these outcomes, however, it's well documented that racism and bias factor into these poor [...]
by Morgan Mandriota, April 16, 2021 “While bath bombs are fragrant, pretty, and offer the joy of a luxurious bath experience, they have the potential to affect the delicate skin of the vagina and vulva,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln tells SheKnows. That’s because the fragrances (aka chemicals) within them can [...]
April 15, 2021 by Sydni Ellis The bottom line? If you've had unprotected sex or your birth control failed, and you feel Plan B is the best option for you, you should take it — even if you've used it in the past. Just remember: "It's not to be used as a regular contraceptive option. It's a morning [...]
Written by Gabrielle Kassel on April 12, 2021 “Prior to any sexual encounter, it’s recommended that all partners be screened for HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and herpes,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, a double board certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. It also means getting screened in all potential areas at [...]
Written by Gabrielle Kassel on April 12, 2021 Kecia Gaither, MD, who’s double board certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine, and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, says common symptoms include: sores, bumps, or blisters at the area of infection, pain or burning while urinating or pooping, unusual, different smelling, or differently colored [...]
by Christine Coppa, APR 07, 2021 "At this point, a partner is permitted to enter the OR, and the surgeon is given a scalpel to make a horizontal incision (in most cases) on the lower abdomen," double board-certified OBGYN and maternal-fetal medicine doctor Kecia Gaither says. To me, this felt weird, like my bikini line was being slowly unzipped, [...]
Written by Julia Malacoff on April 7, 2021 Monophasic. “These have the same amount of estrogen and progestin in each active pill in the pack,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, a double board certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine. Biphasic. These change the level of hormones once within the pill pack. “The first half of the cycle, the [...]
