October 1, 2020 by Brittany Natale According to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine, director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, to her knowledge there are no contraindications to using menthol cough drops during pregnancy. However, Dr. Gaither brings up another important issue that all pregnant people should [...]
By Sara Lindberg, September 30, 2020 The first trimester is a time of rapid development and separation of the various parts of the brain, according to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Within 4 weeks, the rudimentary structure known as the neural [...]
By Cassie Shortsleeve, September 29, 2020 Also, when it comes to options for care for women of color and fibroid treatment, various options aren't often discussed, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., an ob-gyn and maternal-fetal medicine doctor at NYC Health Hospitals/Lincoln. "Hysterectomy is given as the sole therapeutic option." But the truth of the matter is, while hysterectomy [...]
By Sara Lindberg, September 28, 2020 Although some people outside of the mental health and medical community may use this term, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, says it’s important to point out that pregorexia is not a medical term. “Pregorexia, which [...]
September 24, 2020, By Traci Houston Dr. Kecia Gaither, physician in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, shared, ‘”There are particular proteins on the uterine lining that facilitate the embryo attaching itself, so to speak, in a normal fashion,” Gaither says. “Additionally, there needs to be an adequate blood supply available within the uterine site, which will allow [...]
By Lori Keong and Karen Iorio Adelson, September 23, 2020 “The gift of laughter really helps us to unwind after a tense day,” says Kecia Gaither, an OB/GYN, a maternal-fetal-medicine physician, and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. She tells us that watching comedies (anything with Kevin Hart or Eddie Murphy is her go-to) is her favorite [...]
By Meryl Davids Landau and Sara Shulman, Sep 22, 2020 Vaginal bleeding. This is not a symptom that should be taken lightly. Dr. Gaither says post-menopausal bleeding is a prime indicator of uterine cancer. “The diagnosis is made via sonogram or other radiologic procedures,” she says. Although uterine cancer is rare, early diagnosis is key. Once the cancer spreads, it is much [...]
By: Bibi Deitz, September 18, 2020 “Observing guidelines for mask wearing, social distancing, and keeping hands clean is particularly important for pregnancy, when immunological competence declines. Eat foods which boost immune function—onions, garlic, turmeric, et cetera—and take your prenatal vitamins with Omega-3.” —Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine and director of perinatal services [...]
By Sara Lindberg, September 17, 2020 The cervix is the lowermost portion of the uterus, and for the majority of your pregnancy, you can expect to have a cervix that tilts in a posterior position, behind the baby’s head, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Around week 37 or 38, [...]
By Beth Ann Mayer, September 17, 2020 We've all seen movies and shows with a birth: A woman's water breaks, she's writhing in pain and eventually, through screams, sweat, and tears, pushes out a baby. So, people are already predisposed to think birth is a painful experience. Then, if they become pregnant, it can be difficult to [...]
