By Sarah Bradley, Jan 17, 2024 There are several reasons why you might consider adding dates into your pregnancy diet. When dried, dates are pretty good at satisfying a sweet tooth, says Kecia Gaither, MD, an ob-gyn and director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. Gaither adds that dates [...]
By Taneia Surles, Jan 12, 2024 Both males and females produce testosterone in their bodies. “While many think that testosterone is a male-only hormone, it has a functionality for women too,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN in private practice and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals in Bronx, New York. “It is important [...]
By Payton Sy, Jan 11, 2024 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine provider, suggests treating conditions like: Diabetes. Thyroid disease. Hypertension. “Comorbid conditions, especially uncontrolled diabetes, can significantly increase the risk of congenital abnormalities,” explains Gaither, who also serves as director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at New York City Health + [...]
By Eileen Bailey, Jan 10, 2024 “[This is] a fascinating and novel study exploring the relationship between the hormonal milieu and the development of RA (rheumatoid arthritis),” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB/GYN and a specialist in maternal fetal medicine as well as the director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. “It [...]
January 2024 When it comes to pregnancy, thankfully, there aren’t many things you need to abstain from except maybe alcohol and smoking (which goes without saying). You’ll probably be able to continue with most of your pre-pregnancy activities. But, because the safety and health of your growing little one is essential, we’ve consulted with Dr. Kecia Gaither, [...]
By Beth Ann Mayer, Jan 8, 2024 Swimming provides a long list of benefits during pregnancy, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. Those include: Maintaining body temperature and preventing overheating Strengthening the core, potentially preventing diastasis recti Boosting circulation Increasing flexibility Improving cardiovascular health [...]
By Scott Frothingham, Jan 8, 2024 Experts also recommend drinking plenty of fluids, unsweetened cranberry juice, and taking probiotics. Just because there are OTC options to relieve UTI discomfort, you shouldn’t overlook the actual infection. In fact, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board certified in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, doesn’t recommend taking the OTC route at [...]
By Rachael Schultz, Jan 6, 2024 When selecting a pregnancy test, it’s important to remember that different types of tests have different thresholds, so some will test positive sooner than others. Consider the cost and how easy the results are to interpret, especially if you’re trying to conceive and may be using multiple tests per cycle. [...]
By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 19, 2023 One important note is that although Paget's disease of the breast primarily affects women, it is possible for men to develop the condition as well, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. Click HERE for the full article.
By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 13, 2023 Breast cancer is considered metastatic when it spreads to other parts of the body. A lung is one of the most common sites for this type of growth, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., an OB/GYN and maternal/fetal medicine specialist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City. When this happens, it’s classified as stage IV [...]
