By Lambeth Hochwald, Jan 8, 2025 A doctor’s ability to treat women appropriately for issues they may have during a pregnancy has been severely challenged this year and this greatly concerns Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. “We want women who are having [...]
By Stephanie Watson, Jan 2, 2025 Dipping estrogen levels are to blame for all the super-fun menopause skin symptoms you’re experiencing—from Sahara-level dryness in your nether regions to skin that looks like the desert floor. This is because estrogen is used to stimulate cells in your skin called fibroblasts to produce collagen, a protein that makes [...]
By Kara Wahlgren, Dec 27, 2024 Research suggests stress can cause fluctuations in your menstrual cycle. “Stress involves the release of cortisol, which can interfere with the hormones responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN and director of Perinatal Services and Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. “This disruption can lead [...]
By George Citroner, Dec 16, 2024 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal–fetal medicine and director of perinatal services for NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, told The Epoch Times that rates of the condition have been rising globally for several reasons. These include higher rates of obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and women choosing to have [...]
By Alyssa Sybertz, Dec 14, 2024 “Most women with cervical polyps are asymptomatic,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City. As such, you’ll only know that you have them if you’re having a pelvic exam for another reason, such as a routine pap smear. [...]
By Alyssa Sybertz, Dec 13, 2024 “Hypertension is seen at a higher rate among menopausal women,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City. Research shows that while blood pressure is typically lower in premenopausal women than in men, after menopause that ratio changes and more women [...]
By Camille Terrania, Dec 13, 2024 But while wearing underwear sometimes helps with chafing, it can also cause it. OB-GYNs Dr. Kecia Gaither and Dr. Kim Langdon told Bustle that for women, ditching panties, especially tight ones, helps reduce soreness down below. "With underwear that's too tight, irritation and chafing of the vaginal area can occur [...]
By George Citroner, Dec 4, 2024 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine, told The Epoch Times that establishing a patient’s vitamin D status is one of her priorities. In her practice, every pregnant patient has their vitamin D levels assessed. If deficiencies are identified, she ensures that appropriate supplementation [...]
By Mara Santilli, Dec 2, 2024 Why does birth control affect your nutrient levels? “A body of scientific evidence suggests that oral contraceptive use can deplete certain nutrients in the body,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., a physician double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine and the director of Perinatal Services and Maternal Fetal [...]
By Alicia Ceccarelli, Dec 2, 2024 "The genesis of preterm labor is one that is multifaceted," said Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. "The fact that an increase in preterm labor was noted at an increased rate among women given the vaccine suggests that some unknown factor was 'turned on' or perhaps [...]
