
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Why are older women predisposed to osteoarthritis?
By Jessica Freeborn, Jan 22, 2025 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, double board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal fetal medicine, who was not involved in this study, [...]
Can Pregnant Women Eat Sushi?
By Dina Cheney, Jan 21, 2025 Still, even with cooked sushi, there’s one potential issue: mercury. Many popular types of fish, like tuna, king mackerel, swordfish, tilefish and shark, are [...]
Is Being on Your Feet All Day During Pregnancy Safe?
By Sarah Bradley, Jan 21, 2025 Most of us would love to spend the nine long months of pregnancy with our feet up on the couch, but let’s be real: [...]
What’s the Best Sex Position to Use if You’re Trying to Get Pregnant?
By Gabrielle Kassel, Jan 17, 2025 Bluntly, research doesn’t have much of anything to say about sex positions and conception. “There is no scientifically proven sexual position that has been [...]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor at Your Postpartum Checkup
By Vanessa Caceres, Jan 17, 2025 Questions from new moms about setting aside time for themselves aren't asked enough, says Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal [...]
Prenatal NSAID Exposure Linked to Slight Increase in Childhood Kidney Disease Risk
By Rachel Ann T. Melegrito, Jan 9, 2025 “NSAIDS are generally considered to be off limits during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board-certified in OB-GYN [...]
Politics in the Exam Room: Docs Dish About Their Healthcare Concerns Ahead of New Administration
By Lambeth Hochwald, Jan 8, 2025 A doctor’s ability to treat women appropriately for issues they may have during a pregnancy has been severely challenged this year and this greatly [...]
4 Benefits of HRT for Healthy & Radiant Skin
By Stephanie Watson, Jan 2, 2025 Dipping estrogen levels are to blame for all the super-fun menopause skin symptoms you’re experiencing—from Sahara-level dryness in your nether regions to skin that [...]
Here’s What Causes Irregular Periods and What You Can Do About Them
By Kara Wahlgren, Dec 27, 2024 Research suggests stress can cause fluctuations in your menstrual cycle. “Stress involves the release of cortisol, which can interfere with the hormones responsible for regulating the [...]
Study Finds Unexpected Benefits for Babies of Mothers With Gestational Diabetes
By George Citroner, Dec 16, 2024 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal–fetal medicine and director of perinatal services for NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, told The [...]
What Are Cervical Polyps?
By Alyssa Sybertz, Dec 14, 2024 “Most women with cervical polyps are asymptomatic,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New [...]
Can Menopause Increase Your Risk of High Blood Pressure?
By Alyssa Sybertz, Dec 13, 2024 “Hypertension is seen at a higher rate among menopausal women,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + [...]
Celebs Who Have Confessed To Almost Never Wearing Underwear
By Camille Terrania, Dec 13, 2024 But while wearing underwear sometimes helps with chafing, it can also cause it. OB-GYNs Dr. Kecia Gaither and Dr. Kim Langdon told Bustle that [...]
New Tool Reveals Vitamin D Deficiency Risks in Japan
By George Citroner, Dec 4, 2024 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine, told The Epoch Times that establishing a patient’s vitamin D status [...]
Birth Control Affects The Levels Of These Important Nutrients
By Mara Santilli, Dec 2, 2024 Why does birth control affect your nutrient levels? “A body of scientific evidence suggests that oral contraceptive use can deplete certain nutrients in the [...]
RSV Vaccination in Pregnancy: Balancing Infant Protection with Maternal and Fetal Risks
By Alicia Ceccarelli, Dec 2, 2024 "The genesis of preterm labor is one that is multifaceted," said Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. "The fact that [...]