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Thanksgiving Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

By | November 21st, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By Elisa Cinelli, Nov 21, 2022 "Eating under-cooked meats increases the risk of developing infections such as listeria or salmonella," says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS/MBA, FACOG, a double board-certified OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine provider, and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals. And while these illnesses are rare, the risk is too [...]

Drinking During Pregnancy May Change Baby’s Brain Structure

By | November 21st, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By Eileen Bailey, Nov 21, 2022 “Alcohol consumption mechanisms appear to be layered, with both immediate and long-term effects,” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, the director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. “We do not know what dose of alcohol starts the trail of damage,” Gaither told Healthline. “Given such, physicians, [...]

Acupuncture During Pregnancy May Help Relieve Low Back and Pelvic Pain

By | November 21st, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By Kaitlin Vogel, Nov 21, 2022 “I think it’s important to keep an open mind on various approaches to medical care — holistically, Western medicine, Eastern medicine, and otherwise,” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, MPH, FACOG, a double board certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, [...]

Breastfeeding May Benefit Maternal Heart Health

By | November 11th, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By Rachel MacPherson, CPT, Nov 11, 2022 "This is a fascinating and groundbreaking study. Research has always delved for the most part into health benefits for the baby, but not so in depth for the mother, specifically, the cardiovascular benefits," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine and the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal [...]

Study Finds Major Risk Factor for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

By | November 9th, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By George Citroner, Nov 9 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, the director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City, noted that “the specific underlying pathophysiology of both of these clinical entities (SIDS, SUIDS) is unknown.” However, she mentioned that there are “causal relationships” that exist for both. “Two factors that distinguish the two [...]

What to Expect at a Gynecologist Checkup

By | November 9th, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By Brianna Graham, Nov 9, 2022 At some point during your visit, your provider will also check your breasts for lumps. “Your doctor will also keep an eye out for nipple discharge and skin changes,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, an ob-gyn in New York City. These are potential breast cancer symptoms.  Click HERE for the full article.

The Products Doctors Used To Handle Their Menopause Symptoms

By | November 9th, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By Tessa Flores, Nov 9, 2022 A deeply hydrating a calming facial cream, an aromatherapy kit and diffuser and an internet-famous personal neck fan. Menopause can take effect between the ages of 45-55, according to Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB/GYN based in New York. Perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause official begins but the release of eggs is still happening, can begin as early [...]

Polyhydramnios: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

By | November 8th, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By Jennifer Larson, Nov 8, 2022 “During labor, it is important to be vigilant about the possibility of cord prolapse,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist, and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Click HERE for the full article.

What You Eat Doesn’t Change How Your Vagina Smells

By | November 4th, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By Leandra Beabout, Nov 4, 2022 However, medical experts say there's no evidence to support these claims. Kecia Gaither, M.D., is 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. She said she's unaware of a single scientific study confirming a link [...]

Why Does Everything Smell Bad When You’re Pregnant?

By | November 4th, 2022|Categories: In the News|

By Nicola Appleton, Nov 04, 2022 “[Smell] hypersensitivity is typically noted in the first trimester and decreases as gestation continues,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS/MBA, FACOG, a double board-certified OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist in New York. “It should be noted that nasal congestion occurs in the latter stages of pregnancy, reducing airflow, and therefore the ability [...]

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