As a woman’s health advocate and expert, Dr. Gaither has appeared in national consumer health and lifestyle outlets discussing topics ranging from conception to prenatal diagnosis.
Ovary Removal Linked to Higher Cardiac Risks
By George Citroner, Mar 24, 2025 Hormonal treatments such as birth control pills and related hormone treatments can help manage symptoms by reducing menstrual flow and hormone fluctuations, “which often [...]
What Causes Stomach Pain in Pregnancy?
By Natalie Gontcharova, Mar 24, 2025 Lower abdominal pain while pregnant is pretty common and can be related to a variety of causes, both benign and serious. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, associate [...]
Hair Loss After Pregnancy: What to Do
By Claire Wolters, Mar 21, 2025 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist based in New York, explains that “pregnancy involves marked hormonal fluctuations, which [...]
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Treatment Options That Experts Recommend
By Sarah Fielding, Mar 11, 2025 According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals, a healthcare provider can [...]
Why does my doctor’s office want me to prepay for my baby’s delivery?
By Rachel Morgan Cautero, Mar 11, 2025 Global billing is a payment model where healthcare providers combine all costs of care for a specific period or particular medical event into [...]
How long does it take for metformin to regulate periods?
By Sarah Bradley, Mar 10, 2025 “Metformin helps lower blood sugar in three ways: by decreasing the production of glucose in your liver, improving your insulin sensitivity, and reducing the [...]
Gwyneth Paltrow’s menopause symptoms were ‘out of control’ — what an OB/GYN says went wrong
By Carly Stern, Mar 10, 2025 Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, told The Post that “alcohol consumption can [...]
What to Know About Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), According to Experts
By Sarah Fielding, Mar 6, 2025 “PMDD is a severe form of PMS that can significantly impact a person’s emotional and physical well-being,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN and [...]
Violence, Overdose Threaten Pregnant and Postpartum Women’s Lives
By Brittany Vargas, Mar 3, 2025 Until recently, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and hemorrhage were thought to be the leading causes of adverse maternal morbidity and mortality, said Kecia Gaither, MD, Director of [...]
What To Know About Labor Induction, Including How Soon After You’ll Give Birth
By Kelley King Hayworth, Mar 4, 2025 Time Between Induction and Birth. What about the post-induction waiting game? "The induction process will vary depending on the condition of the cervix [...]
7 benefits of sleeping naked, from better rest to a potential weight loss
By Reda Wigle, Feb 21, 2025 According to double board-certified OB/GYN Kecia Gaither, improved sleeping is among the prime benefits of sleeping naked. “Sleeping sans clothes can help regulate body [...]
Women Are Scared And Scrapping Their Baby Plans Under This Administration & For Good Reason
By Samantha Darby, Feb 20, 2025 Dr. Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine, is the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal health medicine at [...]
Screening Tests for Preeclampsia: Balancing Innovation and Clinical Utility
By Brianna Graham, Feb 20, 2025 “Preeclampsia is a condition that often has an insidious onset and protean manifestations. I often call the disease ‘The Great Imitator’,” says Dr. Kecia [...]
Some moms swear by ‘the Miles Circuit’ to induce labor – but does it actually work?
By Maressa Brown, Feb 18, 2025 The Miles Circuit is a series of movements that “encourage cervical dilation and can potentially stimulate labor, especially if the body is already showing [...]
Can You Use Artificial Sweeteners While Pregnant?
By Dina Cheney, Feb 11, 2025 Technically, this sweetener—contained in brands like SweetLeaf, Stevia in the Raw and Truvia—isn’t artificial, since it’s made from a plant native to South America. [...]
Is cyclobenzaprine pregnancy safe?
By Carrie Murphy, Feb 6, 2025 Typically, a woman would be prescribed cyclobenzaprine during pregnancy because of a muscle spasm, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, the Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal [...]
Can You Drink Soda While Pregnant? (Here’s What Experts Say)
By Dina Cheney, Jan 30, 2025 Some soda is fine, confirms Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, ob-gyn and and the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln [...]
Is It Safe To Use Vinegar During Pregnancy?
By Ria Saha, B.Tech, Jan 27, 2025 New York-based obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Kecia Gaither, says, “It is normal for pregnant women to crave certain foods. While vinegar-based pickles are safe [...]
8 Hot Flash Remedies Without a Prescription
By Adrienne Santos-Longhurst, Jan 24, 2025 “Hot flashes are pretty clear in their presentation,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine. Dr. Gaither [...]
Dealing With Psoriasis During Pregnancy
By Elizabeth Millard, Jan 23, 2025 Various things can affect the intensity and frequency of flares (for better or worse), and one of these is pregnancy, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the [...]
