Written by Morgan Mandriota, September 11, 2020 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine and Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, vouches that CBD lube offers a number of awesome benefits. “It not only targets somatic (or bodily) issues but also has an effect on the neurological (mental) [...]
by Paul Joe Watson, Published: September 2, 2020, Expert Verified By: Stacy Sutton, PT, DPT, WCS Insomnia. To explain the effects of insomnia during pregnancy, I spoke with Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, who is a Double Board Certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine as well as the Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln. [...]
By Gabrielle Kassel, August 31, 2020 The IUD, pill, patch, and implant can all be up to 99-percent effective when used correctly — but in some cases, user error (blanking on taking/replacing them) can thwart their effectiveness, says Dr. Gaither. And in that case, you may consider using an internal condom as a back-up. "Plus, then you'll [...]
By Kecia Gaither, MD, August 28, 2020 Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing national conversations around racial injustice, it is more important than ever that we identify and root out systemic discrimination – including in our health care system. As an ob.gyn., I’ve spent my entire career making sure that women receive the best [...]
by Sara Lindberg on August 28, 2020 “When this happens, nerve receptors continue to fire or be stimulated to the extent that the brain thinks there is fetal movement — clearly even when none is present,” explains Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + [...]
by Ashley Mateo and Jazmine Polk, August 25, 2020 But sometimes ovarian cysts trigger achy pain, typically in the lower right or lower left side of the pelvis where your ovaries are. “If they’re large enough, ovarian cysts can cause abdominal pain and cramping during and after sex,” Kecia Gaither, MD, ob-gyn, maternal-fetal medicine doctor, and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health [...]
Emily Laurence, August 25, 2020 Myths abound about the safety of getting a flu vaccine if you’re pregnant, but experts say it’s both safe and essential for protecting you and your baby. “In a pregnant woman, the immune system downgrades, and changes to lung function predispose them to getting the flu. But when mothers receive the flu shot, they [...]
By Elizabeth Millard Fact checked by Andrea Rice, August 21, 2020 Depression is a common problem with pregnant women that needs to be recognized by patients, their families, and their doctors. It's crucial to know symptoms so screening can be done. KECIA GAITHER, MD Click HERE for the full article.
Posted on 08/20/2020 by Harlem World Magazine Join Harlemite Dr. Kecia Gaither, as she talks TeleHealth, COVID, and much more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show. Click HERE to read and listen.
By Nina Bahadur, August 18, 2020 “If you are able to procure records from other facilities where you were treated, that's great information for the physician,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., an ob-gyn in New York City. “Also, have a list of your medications, along with dosages and how long you have been taking it.” You can create a physical [...]
