By Cradlewise Staff, Sept 2022 MYTH 3: Breastfeeding causes breasts to sag. FACT: Be honest—you’ve probably wondered, “Does breastfeeding make your boobs sag?” But you can’t pin sagging on nursing alone. Breastfeeding in and of itself doesn’t cause the breasts to sag; instead, the ligaments which support the breasts stretch during pregnancy as the breasts get heavier. Factors [...]
By Jennifer Post, Aug 31, 2022 Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist in the Bronx, New York, said tearing is relatively common. "The need, or not, is determined at the time the infant's head begins to present at the vaginal orifice," Gaither said. "The physician/healthcare provider determines if an episiotomy is necessary at that [...]
By Sarah Sheppard, Aug 31, 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS/MBA, FACOG, Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, advises cautious use of lithium in pregnancy with regular monitoring and dose adjustments to maintain therapeutic levels. There exists a risk of fetal cardiac anomalies, so she recommends a detailed sonographic [...]
By Brigitt Earley, Aug 30, 2022 “Some of the same symptoms are present in both the second and third trimesters,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H, F.A.C.O.G., a double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, who serves as the Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City. These pregnancy [...]
By Brigitt Earley, Aug 29, 2022 No two pregnancies or bodies are the same, and the symptoms vary greatly from person to person. You may notice things like stretch marks, swelling, constipation, back pain, difficulty sleeping and even dental issues like sensitive gums, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H, F.A.C.O.G., a double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and Maternal [...]
By Helen Massy, Aug 29, 2022 Braxton Hicks contractions also don't result in cervical change, whereas regular contractions do, added Kecia Gaither, M.D., board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City. "Your physician should educate you on signs and symptoms of labor. If concerns [...]
By Stacey L. Nash, Aug 25, 2022 Medically reviewed by Dr. Kecia Gaither Click HERE for the full article.
By Jill Hamilton, Aug 24, 2022 “Pregnancy causes an increase in vaginal secretions, breast sensitivity, and increased blood flow in the pelvic region,” says director of perinatal services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine. Click HERE for the full article.
By Alyssa Hui, Aug 19, 2022 “It works by inhibiting an enzyme that the fungus needs to make its protective outer covering,” Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health, told Verywell via email. “It also causes a buildup of toxic substances within the fungus, causing its death.”Gaither said that on its [...]
By Erin Marie, Aug 18, 2022 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in 2020, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed accounted for 27% of infant deaths. Dr. Kecia Gaither, who is double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, tells Healthline that baby swings are not designed as sleep devices. "Their unsupported [...]
