By Kaitlin Vogel, Feb 5, 2024 The medical term for people over 35 who become pregnant is “advanced maternal age,” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, MPH, 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. “With increased age comes an increased risk of attendant co-morbidities [...]
By Taayoo Murray, Feb 2, 2024 Access may play a role in substandard pain management during labor and childbirth. “There are many health care facilities across the country which have a paucity of trained anesthesia providers,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, tells Yahoo Life. Click HERE for [...]
By Jessica Freeborn, Jan 23, 2024 Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, who was not involved in the study, said it was not surprising that back pain is experienced at a higher frequency in females. She [...]
By Kim Grundy, Jan 19, 2024 How do you exercise safely after a hysterectomy? There are several surgical options for a hysterectomy, said Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, a board-certified OB/GYN at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. These include: Total vaginal hysterectomy Total laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy Robotic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy Total abdominal hysterectomy Your [...]
By Sarah Bradley, Jan 17, 2024 There are several reasons why you might consider adding dates into your pregnancy diet. When dried, dates are pretty good at satisfying a sweet tooth, says Kecia Gaither, MD, an ob-gyn and director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. Gaither adds that dates [...]
By Taneia Surles, Jan 12, 2024 Both males and females produce testosterone in their bodies. “While many think that testosterone is a male-only hormone, it has a functionality for women too,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN in private practice and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals in Bronx, New York. “It is important [...]
By Payton Sy, Jan 11, 2024 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine provider, suggests treating conditions like: Diabetes. Thyroid disease. Hypertension. “Comorbid conditions, especially uncontrolled diabetes, can significantly increase the risk of congenital abnormalities,” explains Gaither, who also serves as director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at New York City Health + [...]
By Eileen Bailey, Jan 10, 2024 “[This is] a fascinating and novel study exploring the relationship between the hormonal milieu and the development of RA (rheumatoid arthritis),” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB/GYN and a specialist in maternal fetal medicine as well as the director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. “It [...]
January 2024 When it comes to pregnancy, thankfully, there aren’t many things you need to abstain from except maybe alcohol and smoking (which goes without saying). You’ll probably be able to continue with most of your pre-pregnancy activities. But, because the safety and health of your growing little one is essential, we’ve consulted with Dr. Kecia Gaither, [...]
By Beth Ann Mayer, Jan 8, 2024 Swimming provides a long list of benefits during pregnancy, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. Those include: Maintaining body temperature and preventing overheating Strengthening the core, potentially preventing diastasis recti Boosting circulation Increasing flexibility Improving cardiovascular health [...]
