By Elisa Cinelli, Apr 29, 2022 Often, there are no symptoms. "Most people by the age of 40 have been infected, yet don't know," says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, a double-board certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health+ Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. Occasionally, symptoms such as [...]
By Lexi Dwyer, Apr 27, 2022 “Heartburn feels most often like a burning sensation in the chest. The sensation can rise into the throat, accompanied by a bitter or sour taste in the back of the throat and mouth,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, associate professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of [...]
By Ariana DiValentino, Apr 21, 2022 Anyone who recently had vaginal surgery, an abortion, or given birth should avoid using a menstrual cup for at least six weeks, Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine physician at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx told Insider. After six weeks, check in with your doctor before you [...]
By Wendy Wisner, Apr 20, 2022 Although the Ramzi theory is interesting, experts agree that it's not an accurate way to predict your baby's sex. Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine, says, "there is no known scientific basis or factual data for proof" for it. The Ramzi theory also doesn't make [...]
By Shelby Deering, Apr 18, 2022 “The myth that Black people can tolerate pain better than individuals of other ethnicities is just that—a myth—rooted in racism and bias,” says Kecia Gaither, MD. It’s a myth that found its way into a 2016 study suggesting that half of white medical trainees believe that Black people have thicker skin and less [...]
By Taayoo Murray, Apr 14, 2022 Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, agrees that there is an urgent need to address the inequities in Black maternal health. She tells Yahoo Life that “there exists a pandemic of perinatal morbidity and mortality among pregnant Black women.” Gaither adds: “There [...]
By Brigitt Earley, Apr 11, 2022 “Belly bands are basically belts made of a rigid material,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. “Their purpose is to wrap around the abdomen to help support the lower back, pelvis, hips, [...]
By Brigitt Earley, Apr 11, 2022 The hospital generally provides sanitary pads, mesh underwear, toothpaste, a comb and mouthwash, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., a double board-certified OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine doctor and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City. And if you encounter any health [...]
By Joelle Y. Jean, RN, FNP-BC, Apr 8, 2022 "Patients with prior abnormal Paps, those with AIDS/HIV or other high-risk factors may require more frequent evaluation," Gaither says. Click HERE for the full article.
By Deirdre Kaye, Apr 8, 2022 To elaborate on reciprocal IVF, Scary Mommy asked Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, to offer expert insight. "Reciprocal IVF is a reproductive option that allows lesbian and trans men in a couple to both participate biologically and emotionally in a pregnancy," says [...]
