By Corinne Sullivan and Carina Hsieh, Aug 18, 2022 And while you may be a bit wary about CBD lubes (especially if you have sensitive skin), CBD-infused lubes are totally safe, and splurging for a lubricant that includes CBD may just be the move. "CBD lubes can promote vaginal relaxation, increase sensitivity, and decrease pain and anxiety, particularly from patients [...]
By Sheryl Nance-Nash, Aug 18, 2022 “Black women have an accumulation of chronic stress from living in a race conscious society,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals, Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. “The impact of systemic racism [and] bias have had — and continue to have — [...]
By George Citroner, Aug 16, 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double 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, told Healthline these devices can help but must be used with caution. She explained that while a rocker or swing can give parents a [...]
By Alicia Lue, Aug 15, 2022 Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine says “going back to work after birth can result in a myriad array of emotions for new parents, from anxiety about how easily they will meld back into the work environment, guilt about leaving their baby, to [...]
By Julia Ries, Aug 12, 2022 Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine physician, and Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, says that titanium dioxide is used as a bleaching agent to make materials whiter. Gaither says little is known about the potential risks associated with titanium dioxide due to [...]
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, Aug 4, 2022 There are a few types of ovarian cysts and most regress on their own. But some can become large, cause a distended belly and require surgery. Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine expert in the Bronx, New York, explained the different types of cysts: Physiologic ovarian cysts. They generally [...]
By Helen Massy, Aug 4, 2022 Research indicates that individuals suffering from migraine headaches have an increased risk of coronary artery disease and stroke, said 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. Migraines are common among women, with reproductive-age [...]
By Helen Massy, Aug 2, 2022 Transvaginal mesh is a synthetic, net-like material that is used to provide support in repairing weakened or damaged tissue, explained 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. "There are animal-derived types of mesh which [...]
By Sydni Ellis, July 22, 2022 It's also possible that your pregnancy is depressing your immune system, said Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine, and director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln. "Thus, the body becomes more sensitive to allergens," she told POPSUGAR. Click HERE for the full article.
By Izzie Price, July 21, 2022 Kecia Gaither, M.D., director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City, described a migraine as a "severe throbbing headache" and said aura involves sensory disturbances, coupled with possible nausea and vomiting. Click HERE for the full article.
