by Ashley Jones and Grace Gallagher, March 31, 2021 Like so much about pregnancy, the answer to this question isn’t totally universal for every person. “It is quite possible that a bloody or brownish mucoid discharge may be a sign that the cervix is dilating and the mucus plug may be in the process of being expelled,” Kecia Gaither, [...]
by Grace Gallagher, March 31, 2021 In some cases it may even be reddish or bloody, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln tells Romper. Simply put, the mucus plug protects the uterus from outside bacteria. “Functionally, one can think of it as [...]
by SYDNI ELLIS, March 30, 2021 "Chronic cough should be evaluated by a physician as that may portend to something more serious such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or TB," said Dr. Gaither. While coughing itself isn't a big concern, there are a few things both our experts said to look out for: Fever, productive mucus, blood in the mucus, [...]
By Lindsay McClelland | MARCH 29, 2021 The short answer is: It depends. Like all medications, it’s essential to immediately consult with your doctor if you are or plan to become pregnant. The use of Cymbalta during pregnancy is often decided on a case-by-case basis. “It is generally not used in pregnancy unless the benefits greatly outweigh the risk to [...]
by ANGELA JOHNSON and JESSICA BOOTH March 29, 2021 As your third trimester of pregnancy comes to a close, the baby will “drop” lower into the pelvis. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health & Hospitals/Lincoln, tells Romper, “‘Baby dropping’ refers specifically to a term called ‘lightening.’ Lightening is an indication that labor will be approaching, in due [...]
by Jennifer Parris, March 23, 2021 Generally, about 20 weeks in is when the pregnancy belly button will pop out, 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. “The uterus by that time has ascended out of the pelvic cavity — [...]
Written by Sara Lindberg. March 23, 2021 According to Kecia Gaither, MD, double board certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, it’s best to space pregnancies 18 to 24 months apart. “Shorter interpregnancy intervals less than 18 months are associated with increased incidences of preterm births and low birth weight babies,” [...]
PIX11 celebrates Women’s History Month PIX11 talks to Dr. Kecia Gaither about navigating a pregnancy during COVID-19 by: Amanda DeSilva, Elle Spektor, Monica Morales, Posted: Mar 22, 2021 Click HERE to watch.
By Grace Gallagher, March 22, 2021 Before talking about whether or not coconut oil can help ease PCOS symptoms, it’s important to understand what PCOS is, because it’s not totally black and white. “PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that affects women due to hormonal imbalances,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal [...]
by Lindsay Mack, March 19, 2021 As the fetus continues to grow, this hard part of your belly will extend upward because the uterus is growing and putting pressure against the skin. But it’s not your actual uterus that’s getting hard, Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG explains to Romper via email. In fact, the uterus is actually softened by [...]
