By Elisa Cinelli, Dec 6, 2023 A provider will also look to see if your cervix has dilated and check if your membranes are still intact. “If we see a closed cervix, we call it a threatened miscarriage because there are signs of possible, but not certain, pregnancy loss,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, a [...]
By Lisa Marie Basile, Dec 4, 2023 According to Kecia Gaither, MD, OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, NY, cortisol impacts blood pressure, insulin, and sleep cycle regulation; inflammation reduction; energy production; and the body’s fight or flight reactions. When someone responds to either internal or external [...]
By Elizabeth Millard, Nov 30, 2023 “These drugs lower the production of estrogen, since that can cause cancer growth in certain types of breast cancer,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City. “Both are primarily considered as adjuvant treatment for menopausal or postmenopausal [...]
By Payton Sy, RN, Nov 30, 2023 When she hears about her patients considering a "DIY approach," the safety factor is concerning for Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine provider and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at New York City Health and Hospitals, Lincoln in the Bronx. She adds that [...]
By Kayla Hui, MPH, Nov 30, 2023 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, a double board-certified doctor in OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, told Verywell that other groups are also at higher risk for blood clots, including people with: A history of blood clots Thrombophlebitis Prior heart attack Migraine headaches Breast cancer Uncontrolled hypertension Autoimmune conditions like [...]
By Sarah Bradley, Nov 29, 2023 Belly button changes in pregnancy are a result of the uterus pushing against the abdominal wall as it grows, says Kecia Gaither, MD, an ob-gyn and director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. Your belly button might flatten or appear thinly stretched, she [...]
By Claudia Adrien, Nov 28, 2023 Dr. Kecia Gaither provided comments for this article. A 'sunshine vitamin' deficiency among pregnant Black women is a significant predictor of preterm birth (PTB), as compared to non-Hispanic white women, according to research which appeared in Nutrients. Click HERE for the full article.
By Beth Ann Mayer, Nov 14, 2023 The second trimester begins at 13 weeks, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, a double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist, and director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. The odds of miscarriage drop to about 1-5%.4 During the second trimester, Dr. Gaither [...]
By Payton Sy, RN, Nov. 9, 2023 According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine provider, amenities that make a difference include: Pain services, such as epidurals, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral medications, guided meditation, aromatherapy and tools, like peanut balls. Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) availability. Clinical excellence status. Some amenities that aren't worth [...]
By Sarah Bradley, Nov 1, 2023 Create better sleep habits. It can also be helpful to maintain a consistent sleep schedule and limit your use of digital devices before bed, says Kecia Gaither, MD, OB-GYN, maternal fetal medicine specialist, and director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. Think about what [...]
