By Alexandra Frost, December 15, 2021 Forceps may be used in a variety of instances, usually resulting from an unexpected complication during birth. “The primary reasons for [forcep] use include maternal exhaustion from pushing," says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at New York City Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. [...]
by Cassie Shortsleeve, Dec 14, 2021 If you have Crohn's and are thinking about getting pregnant, it’s best to have a preconceptual evaluation with both an obstetrician and gastroenterologist first, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., a double board-certified ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine physician in New York City. During these appointments, you can discuss your medications and [...]
By Risa Kerslake, December 14, 2021 GVHD is considered a common complication of bone marrow transplants and the condition is classified as either "acute" or "chronic." Researchers estimate that anywhere from 6 percent to 80 percent of patients will develop chronic GVHD. This condition involves "an imbalance in inflammatory mediators," explained Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB-GYN [...]
By Wendy Wisner, December 13, 2021 No medication comes without risks, whether you are breastfeeding or not, but doctors generally consider Zoloft quite safe for breastfeeding parents to take. “Sertraline, or Zoloft, as it's known by the trade name is readily the first-line choice of antidepressants for breastfeeding women,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified in OB/GYN and [...]
By Risa Kerslake, December 10, 2021 Using artificial lubricants can help moisturize the vulva and vagina, decrease friction and enhance sexual pleasure, said Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, FACOG, who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. But while lubes are an amazing addition to the bedroom, they aren't all created equal when it comes to vaginal health. Click HERE for [...]
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, December 8, 2021 "Probiotics, yogurt consumption, acidophilus tablets or suppositories can increase the concentration of these lactobacillus bacteria," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln. Click HERE for the full article.
by Angelique Serrano, Dec. 8, 2021 “Coughing in pregnancy can be frequent due to the physiologic changes that accompany gestation,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., director of perinatal services in the Bronx’s NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, who is double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine. So if some of the changes you’re experiencing do make you more prone to [...]
By Kimberly Zapata, December 08, 2021 There are many potential causes for upper back pain in pregnancy, including stress and hormonal changes. The hormone relaxin, for example, prepares a person's body for pregnancy and childbirth—but it can cause some unwanted side effects, like body aches and pains. "Hormonal changes during pregnancy can also cause a laxity of the ligaments [...]
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, December 6, 2021 Furthermore, if a woman is already pregnant, the morning-after pill will not cause her to have an abortion. "It does not function in that manner, it does not work if a woman is already pregnant," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and director [...]
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, December 6, 2021 "Stress can produce cortisol which can have effects on fertility," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine. "Massage relaxes the body, improves blood flow in the pelvic region. I believe it's a helpful adjunct for those women with an unidentified etiology for infertility, but not as a primary [...]
