Double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine Dr. Kecia Gaither offers tips on uterine fibroids and how they’re treated New York, NY (PRWEB) The vast majority of American women are expected to develop uterine fibroids at some point in their lives. But despite its prevalence, this much-misunderstood condition is surrounded by myths and misconceptions, according [...]
All that moisture is normal, but sometimes changes in odor, color, and consistency can be a sign that something else is going on in your body. Here's how to use its clues to work for you. BY JESSICA MIGALA, August 2017 You're healthy Your vagina tries to tell you a lot of things. And types of vaginal [...]
Double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Dr. Kecia Gaither explains an increasingly common pregnancy condition and offers tips on control. New York, NY (PRWEB) August 14, 2017 August 2017 – Of all the medical tests expectant mothers undergo in the months before childbirth, perhaps one of the most important evaluates for gestational diabetes. This pregnancy-related [...]
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New York, NY, August 14, 2017 – Of all the medical tests expectant mothers undergo in the months before childbirth, perhaps one of the most important evaluates for gestational diabetes. This pregnancy-related condition – in which hormonal changes cause blood sugar levels to rise dangerously – is increasingly common, but moms-to-be can still take key steps [...]
By Caroline Shannon-Karasik 8/4/17 I’m a big-time rule follower. Call it my Type A personality or tendency toward being teacher’s pet, but when it comes to adhering to guidelines, I’m your girl. And pregnancy simply meant upping the ante. When my doctor encouraged me to watch my heart rate during my regular running routine, I bought a [...]
By Caroline Shannon-Karasik With early pregnancy comes all the questions, including “when will I get to hear my baby’s heartbeat?” and “why am I so darn tired?” Some women also begin to wonder about changes taking place in their nether region, like funky discharge and pelvic pains related to the human resting on your vagina. But what about [...]
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New York, NY, July 2017 – The vast majority of American women are expected to develop uterine fibroids at some point in their lives. But despite its prevalence, this much-misunderstood condition is surrounded by myths and misconceptions, according to perinatal consultant and women’s health expert Kecia Gaither, MD. About 70% of white women and 80% [...]
If nursing causes excruciating soreness in your breast, you might have mastitis. Here's how to get back to breastfeeding without the pain. After nursing her first daughter for nearly six months with virtually no problems, Meagan E. suddenly found herself in a lot of pain. “When I first experienced symptoms, it was primarily tender, hot, swollen [...]
Tons of celebs have done it—but should you? BY JESSICA MIGALAHere's what happened: Shortly after birth, the baby experienced breathing difficulties and was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, where it tested positive for a bacterial infection called group B streptococcus (GBS). This bacteria is normally found in the vagina or rectum of one-quarter of healthy women, according to [...]
BY SUZANNAH WEISS There aren't traditionally a lot of options when it comes to giving birth: There are C-sections, and there are vaginal births. But more and more women are now choosing a kind of hybrid: "gentle C-sections," also known as "family-centered C-sections." During these procedures, the screen that's normally at the mom's waist blocking the incision may be lowered [...]
