By Aly Walansky, Febuary 5, 2020 “In relation to the work/productivity aspect of a woman's monthly, the best time or the most 'feeling good time' for a woman during her cycle would be during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. This begins on the initiation of your period and lasts approximately 10-14 days. Hormonally speaking, [...]
by Mark Lugris, Feb 04, 2020 According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, the Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, “Fetal movement in and of itself lets the mother know that the baby is alive. For the obstetrician, fetal movements can indicate that the baby is oxygenated well and is likely to have adequate amniotic fluid [...]
Brian Krans on February 3, 2020 Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York, echoes the conclusions of the recent paper by pointing out that using progesterone for miscarriage has a strong scientific rationale. She describes the functionality or “dysfunctionality” of the endometrium — the mucous membrane lining the uterus she describes [...]
By Rachel Morgan Cautero, January 30, 2020 What do experts have to say? Elderberries do have some health benefits. "They have antibacterial, antiviral, and cytokines-producing properties, all of which boost the immune system," says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine. "This helps fight cold and flu viruses." Elderberries also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant [...]
Written by George Citroner on January 30, 2020 “Alcohol is a teratogen, meaning it causes anomalies. Alcohol affects the developing fetal brain, heart, facial features, and impairs normal growth,” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Gaither explained that drinking during pregnancy increases the risk for fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), a disorder [...]
By Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, Women’s Health Expert, January 23, 2020 If you are soon-to-be pregnant, it is never too early to start preparing your body, your home and your mind. Pre-conception health is important to attend to, but so is the mother’s health during and after pregnancy. A few tips can breakdown how to make good health [...]
By Cat Bowen, Jan 21, 2020 "Flu season generally begins around October-November, and ends about March-April," Kecia Gaither M.D. tells Romper. This year feels different because the B virus of the flu (the strain normally expected to be seen late in the flu season) has been the predominant flu virus according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An equal [...]
By Lindsay E. Mack, Jan 16, 2020 In most cases, people who are about to deliver a baby will not be given solid foods. "Generally women aren’t fed while on labor and delivery," Kecia Gaither, M.D. tells Romper. "If they are allowed to eat, it’s clear liquids." Other experts support this idea. Click HERE for the full article.
January 15, 2020 by Harry Hall “Long and short of it — at this time women in the preconceptual period, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should refrain from any type of use as a safeguard from adverse perinatal outcome,” Gaither said. Click HERE for the full article.
By Morgan Mandriota, January 10, 2020 "The female-athlete triad involves the interrelatedness of menstrual dysfunction, poor energy availability, and bone mineral density effects," as a result of consistent high-intensity exercise, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., double board-certified in ob-gyn and maternal-fetal medicine, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Basically, the FAT includes three main side [...]
