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 + [...]
By María Cristina Lalonde, Jan 06, 2023 Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on the ovaries, typically during ovulation. Most ovarian cysts are harmless, according to Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB-GYN and director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City. It's only when cysts become enlarged, twisted or ruptured that [...]
By Soo Kim , Jan 5, 2023 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City, told Newsweek: "Recurrent pregnancy losses—particularly when there exist three or greater losses—require a significant evaluation." Gaither said this would include an evaluation of the parents genetically as well as an evaluation for cervical/uterine [...]
By Fortesa Latifi, January 5, 2023 Abortion pills can be used to induce abortion within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, according to the FDA. They are safe and effective — Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN told Teen Vogue that 93 to 98 percent of people who use abortion pills don't need follow-up medical treatments. Experts have long been calling for [...]
By Fortesa Latifi, Jan 4, 2023 Abortion pills can be used to induce abortion within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, according to the FDA. They are safe and effective – Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN told Teen Vogue that 93 to 98% of people who use abortion pills don’t need follow-up medical treatments. Experts have long been calling for fewer [...]
By Kitti Palmai, Jan 04, 2023 There are several other reasons for size fluctuations, and most of them cause your ovaries to become enlarged, according to Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine expert in the Bronx, New York. "During pregnancy, hormonal influences of estrogen and progesterone result in ovarian enlargement," she said. "For women undergoing infertility [...]
By Nina Chamlou, Jan 3, 2023 Iron is essential for maintaining healthy blood and energy levels, and replenishes blood stores lost from childbirth, explains Kecia Gaither, M.D., an OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist based in New York. When you’re low on iron, you may feel fatigued and lightheaded. Other symptoms of iron deficiency include hair loss, brittle [...]
