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.
Why Is the Internet Suddenly Obsessed With the Labia Minora?
By Elizabeth Yuko, Apr 28, 2025 What Are the Labia Minora? The labia minora are the two inner folds of skin that lie inside the labia majora and surround the openings [...]
Can you take Linzess while pregnant?
By Valerie Williams, Apr 25, 2025 Linzess is a medication prescribed for the treatment of medical conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), chronic idiopathic constipation, and functional constipation in children [...]
Wait… Is Lamaze Still a Thing?
By Dina Cheney, Apr 24, 2025 In the late 1950s, Marjorie Karmel published the book Thank You, Dr. Lamaze, which popularized a childbirth method introduced by French obstetrician Fernand Lamaze a [...]
Thinking of Switching OBs During Pregnancy? Tips for Making the Change
By Natalie Gontcharova, Apr 23, 2025 If you feel that your concerns aren’t being heard or addressed, it may be time to move on, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, associate professor of [...]
SemicHealth’s Survey Respondents Report Taking Pain Relief Drugs for Period Pain; Are They Safe? Health Experts Weigh In
By Joy Emeh, Apr 19, 2025 Is it safe to use painkillers for managing period pain? Painkillers are generally safe for short-term use, as they work by reducing inflammation, which can [...]
Are prebiotic sodas like Poppi and Olipop safe during pregnancy?
By Kathleen Felton, Apr 17, 2025 The latest trendy wellness drink you've probably seen on supermarket shelves? Prebiotic sodas. "I heard Poppi and Olipop are healthier alternatives and I've been [...]
Gabapentin side effects in women
By Wendy Wisner, Apr 16, 2025 Does gabapentin cause weight gain in women? Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, double board-certified in obstetrics/gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, says that women may be more likely to [...]
The price of eggs (not the kind you think)
By Georgette Gouveia, Apr 15, 2025 A woman’s decision to freeze her eggs at the height of her fertility is not one to be undertaken lightly. For answers to key questions about [...]
Why Aren’t We Talking More About Cervical Insufficiency?
By Tonya Abari, Apr 11, 2025 One additional reason for misdiagnosis and missed diagnoses include lack of awareness. “Both patient and healthcare providers may have a limited knowledge of some of the [...]
Meghan Markle Opens Up About ‘Rare’ Postpartum Complication on New Podcast
By Allison Forsyth, Apr 9, 2025 While you can bring up any concerns about your risk at any time, "Your provider should [also] be evaluating your vitals, taking a urinalysis, [...]
12 Best Period Underwear, Reviewed & Approved by Teen Vogue Testers
By Gabrielle Kassel, Iman Balagam, and Kara Nesvig, Apr 2, 2025 Dr. Kecia Gaither was a advisory medical expert for this story. Click HERE for the full article.
How Postpartum Massage Can Speed Up Recovery, According to Experts
By Natalie Gontcharova, Mar 31, 2025 You can generally start postpartum massage between four and six weeks after birth, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, associate professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at [...]
Couple Divides the Internet Over Polarizing Hygiene Opinions. They Broke Up Over Her ‘Disgusting’ Habits (Exclusive)
By Hedy Phillips, Mar 29, 2025 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB/GYN and Director of Perinatal Services and Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx [...]
Can Your Placenta Give You a Sneak Peek into Your Baby’s Gender?
By Maressa Brow, Mar 28, 2025 “Most research in this area has limitations in terms of sample size, control variables and methodology,” explains Kecia Gaither, M.D., an OB/GYN and maternal-fetal [...]
Cervical Cryotherapy
By Stephanie Booth, Mar 26, 2025 If your doctor finds abnormal cells in your cervix, the lower part of your uterus that connects to your vagina, they may decide to remove them [...]
Vaginal Gas (Queefing): What It Is and Why It Happens
By Tammy Worth, Mar 25, 2025 But try to avoid exercises that make you queef. "Tampons and pessaries are generally safe to use," says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, an OB/GYN [...]
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 [...]
