By Gabrielle Kassel, Aug 20, 2024 Estrogen is also thought to play a role in supporting the integrity of the stomach lining, according to OBGYN and menopause specialist Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., FACOG. One 2018 study published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences showed that estrogen supports the health and strength of the mucosal barrier in the stomach (17). [...]
By Sean Jackson, Aug 15, 2024 "Colostrum is the first milk produced by many mammals right after birth," Dr. Kecia Gaither says. "The newest supercool fad is ingesting cow colostrum. This supplement form is pasteurized and dried into either pills or powders, which you can add to a liquid." Click HERE for the full article.
By Joy Emeh, Aug. 15, 2024 Pregnant women are sometimes prescribed gabapentin. However, “as in all cases where a woman has a seizure disorder and requires anti-epileptic therapy, the benefits should outweigh the risks,” explains Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. Click HERE for the full article.
By Dani Wolfe, Mar 28, 2024 Sometimes measurements fall out of range. Kecia Gaither, MD, maternal-fetal medicine director at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx and associate professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine, says that if there’s a discrepancy of about 3 centimeters in either direction when measuring the uterus, your provider [...]
By Mara Santilli, Mar 26, 2024 You can place an order online and have a test kit from your cart to your front door in about two days. The procedure might involve a finger prick, urine test, or vaginal swab, all of which are pretty fast to complete. They’re also convenient in that some can test [...]
By Dani Wolfe, Mar 25, 2024 Nonstress test results are either reactive or nonreactive, according to Cleveland Clinic. NSTs are used to help look into factors such as baby’s oxygenation, their cardiac status and ability to tolerate labor, says Kecia Gaither, MD, maternal-fetal medicine director at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx and associate professor of [...]
By Corinne Sullivan, Mar 22, 2024 As double board-certified physician Dr. Kecia Gaither explains, "It's best to choose lubricants that are devoid of alcohol, flavorings, or perfumes, as these can alter the vaginal microbiome, increase the risk of vaginal infections (like yeast and bacterial vaginosis), and increase the risk of irritating delicate vaginal tissues." It can also be [...]
By Heidi Borst, Mar 19, 2024 Women experience UTIs much more often than men, says Kecia Gaither, MD, OB-GYN and Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. According to the Office on Women’s Health, women get urinary tract infections up to 30 times more often than men. About 40% of women who have [...]
By Sarah Bradley, Mar 19, 2024 Kecia Gaither, MD, director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City, says that six weeks is the universally accepted standard after a vaginal birth. But women who had c-sections might need to wait eight weeks or more. Additionally, Gaither says that having [...]
By Sarah Bradley, Mar 12, 2024 Castor oil is a vegetable oil made from a plant called Ricinus communis. It might be most well-known for its laxative effects; in fact, its only US Food and Drug Administration-approved use is as a stimulant laxative to treat constipation. Castor oil has several other possible medicinal uses, however, says [...]
