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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
STI Test Options in 2025: Free, Low Cost, At-Home, and More
Written by Gabrielle Kassel and Breanna Mona, Feb 28, 2025 “You should also get tested if you suspect that your partner has been cheating on you,” added Kecia Gaither, MD, double [...]
