By Katrina Cossey, Jan 20, 2023 “Maternity leggings should feel strictly flexible and supportive—never be too tight or restrictive,” said Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS/MBA, FACOG, an OB/GYN, maternal fetal medicine specialist, and director of Perinatal Services and Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. “A legging that is too tight may be [...]
By Helen Massy, Jan 16, 2023 The thyroid might be a small gland in the neck, but it plays a large role in maintaining the body's metabolism, said Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine and the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. She [...]
By Tabby Kibugi, Jan 13, 2023 According to Kecia Gaither, M.D., board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine and director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City, if you are on oral contraceptives, you can get your period to come faster by switching to placebo pills sooner. "There is no other [...]
By Helen Massy, Jan 13, 2023 "Stress urinary incontinence is the most common type of urinary incontinence in women," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, and the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. Although it's called stress incontinence, it's not related to mental stress. [...]
By Eileen Bailey, Jan 11, 2023 “There is a screening test now for gestational diabetes – it is a one-hour glucose challenge test,” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB/GYN and specialist in maternal-fetal medicine as well as the director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. “If that is abnormal, a three-hour glucose tolerance test [...]
By Happy Sharer, Jan 11, 2023 Air travel is generally considered safe during the first trimester of pregnancy, but there are some important safety guidelines to consider. According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, “The general rule of thumb is that if your pregnancy is uncomplicated and you [...]
By Wendy Wisner, Jan 11, 2023 Belly bands refer to flexible tube-like compression devices that cover the abdominal and back area of a pregnant person, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, a physician double board-certified in obstetrics/gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. The term “belly band” is often used to refer to a broad category of abdominal support devices and may [...]
By Sarah Harris, Jan 10, 2023 Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City, explained what the typical colors of your period blood should be and what they mean: Pink. "At the start of menstruation, the color of your blood will be pinkish, reflecting a [...]
By Grace Gallagher, Jan 9, 2023 In some cases it may even be reddish or bloody, Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified in OB/GYN, tells Romper. Simply put, the mucus plug protects the uterus from outside bacteria. “Functionally, one can think of it as a ‘cork,’ [a] barrier which along with the amniotic fluid protects the baby from the external [...]
By Devan McGuinness, Jan 6, 2023 Pregnancy nose is an umbrella term for changes in the nose during pregnancy, and experiences can vary. For example, some find themselves with a constant "runny nose," while others may have congestion, swelling, or be more prone to a bloody nose, Kecia Gaither, MD, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + [...]
