By Ojus Patel, June 22, 2021 The increase in blood volume can create headaches in those first few weeks. Drink plenty of water, and know that acetaminophen (Tylenol) is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy. But, as Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG and Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals reminds us: “Medications [...]
by Jennifer Parris, June 20, 2021 In order to understand when your baby can start kicking, you’ll need to know when your little one has the legs with which to accomplish the task. “Fetal limb buds are present at about six weeks gestation, and identifiable legs can be seen at about 9-10 weeks,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, [...]
by: Amanda DeSilva, Elle Spektor, Monica Morales, Posted: Jun 18, 2021 With Father’s Day just around the corner, PIX11 spoke with Dr. Kecia Gaither MD, a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine about what couples can plan for before their new bundle of joy arrives. Watch the full interview with Dr. Gaither HERE. Click HERE for the full article.
By Jennifer Chesak, June 16, 2021 Gaither says those planning to have a baby should think about insurance needs that might arise before pregnancy and those that may come after. "It is helpful to choose a plan that affords coverage for preconceptual counseling, genetic services, for the 'fourth trimester,' and has help for mental disorders associated with the peripartum period," Gaither says. A [...]
By Lauren Gruber, June 16, 2021 Vaginal detoxes are unnecessary because the vagina can generally clean itself, Kecia Gaither, M.D., an ob-gyn, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, and the director of perinatal services for NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, tells SELF. The vagina’s environment contains healthy bacteria and an acidic pH, which help protect it from unhealthy bacteria, viruses, and other [...]
By Risa Kerslake | June 15, 2021 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, board-certified in both OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln frequently works with undeserved women of color from the African and LatinX diaspora. Compliance with treatment plans is her main concern. This is due to the lack of transportation, childcare [...]
By Sarah Bradley | Jun. 15, 2021Medically reviewed by Laura K. Grubb, MD, MPH Use of Topamax isn’t advised during any part of pregnancy—but especially during the first trimester due to the instances of birth defects involving the facial area, according to Kecia Gaither, MD, OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. “Topamax may [...]
Written by Sara Lindberg — Updated on June 8, 2021 One early sign of pregnancy, for some people, is sore breasts. If your breasts are swollen or tender to the touch and hurt when you bump them, this could be a sign of a positive embryo transfer. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, an OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health [...]
By Jennifer Chesak, June 07, 2021 For the uninsured and underinsured, safety-net providers are available. "Options for health care include community health centers, walk-in clinics, concierge clinics, cash-only clinics, and direct care providers," Gaither says. "These can offer free services, or services with a sliding-scale fee. Others may be able to assist patients to sign up for free or low-cost health insurance like Medicaid." [...]
By Danielle Zoellner, Updated on June 04, 2021 Condoms come in a variety of materials for the user, but the most common one you’ll likely find on store shelves is made with latex. This material has proven to work well for condoms because it is capable of stretching to fit around the penis, all while proving to [...]
