March 4, 2020, by Hedy Phillips The new coronavirus, COVID-19, is quickly making its way all over the world, leaving people everywhere wondering how to avoid getting infected — and what happens if they do. Pregnant people, especially, are at risk of COVID-19 because their bodies are immunocompromised. But before you panic, we talked to two doctors to find out [...]
By Mark Lugris, March 03, 2020 “Newborns don’t have much melanin in their skin at birth. The "true" color of a newborn will generally not be apparent until about six months of age as melanin is produced in the skin cells being exposed to sunlight. An infant's final coloration is due to the above in addition to [...]
By Liz Callahan Schnabolk, February 2020 When it comes to body aches in pregnancy, the most common complaint is definitely back pain, which a whooping 60 percent of pregnant women experience, according to Bruney. But many first-time moms will also experience abdominal aches and pains earlier on in pregnancy, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, an ob-gyn in New York City. [...]
By Danielle Gonzalez, 02/27/2020 First off, what causes vaginal dryness? There are plenty of reasons you might be feeling less than lubricated down there, ranging from major hormonal changes to just not being turned on, said Dr. Kecia Gaither, OB-GYN. Click HERE for the full article.
By Christin Perry, February 2020 In rare cases, extreme thirst in pregnancy could be a sign of gestational diabetes, says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist and director of perinatal services for NYC Health+Hospitals/Lincoln. But in most cases, gestational diabetes doesn’t cause any symptoms at all—that’s why every pregnant woman gets tested for it. [...]
By Maria Carter, February 24, 2020 "Most pregnancy symptoms will present themselves within the first six weeks," says Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, FACOG, double board-certified OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health and Hospitals, Lincoln. Click HERE for the full article.
by Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG December 13, 2019 - Updated on February 24, 2020 Normal vaginal secretions and sweating can make your private parts smell a certain way, which is referred to as vaginal odor. Adult women, in particular, have vaginal secretions that smell slightly musty, which should not raise any cause for concern. Moreover, the [...]
by Bonnie Azoulay, February 19, 2020 Additionally, according to OB-GYN Dr. Kecia Gaither, a feminine soap should have a pH of about 4.5. “Ingredients should be natural without chemicals, colors, or perfumes added, which can be irritating to delicate skin. You should also find something that is moisturizing (natural oils like olive, coconut, and aloe,” she explains. Click HERE for [...]
Gabrielle Kassel, February 13, 2020 You can blame lower estrogen levels for this one, too. Reduced estrogen can cause the vaginal tissue to thin, which makes vulva-owners more prone to micro-tears, according to double board-certified in OB/GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln, Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG. “When there are little [...]
By Giselle Castro, February 11, 2020 “Keep in mind it’s a personal choice if you decide to go without underwear during certain types of exercises,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. If you do choose to go underwear-free, it’s important to make sure your vaginal health is in tip-top shape [...]
