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.
Postpartum Diaries: Why I Gave Up On the Myth of ‘Bouncing Back’
By Melissa Willets, Mar 25, 2026 “Pressures can lead to physical risks like pelvic floor damage from rushed workouts or nutrient deficits from fad diets,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, [...]
Can Birth Control Cause Infertility?
By Elizabeth Millard, Feb 17, 2026 While contraceptives can be invaluable for preventing pregnancy, being worried that they might later affect fertility is a widespread concern. Fortunately, it’s not one that should keep [...]
Can You Eat Salmon While Pregnant?
By Dina Cheney, Jan 20, 2026 If you’re not into salmon while pregnant, fortunately, there are plenty of other fish in the sea. Opt for fully cooked, low-mercury varieties, like [...]
Estradiol vaginal cream side effects and how to avoid them
By Wendy Wisner, Jan 6, 2026 Estradiol vaginal cream works by delivering estrogen hormones directly to the vaginal mucosa, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine [...]
Postpartum Recovery Kit: Must-Haves for a Vaginal Birth
By Brigitt Earley, Jan 1, 2026 How We Chose Which Postpartum Must-Haves You Need After a Vaginal Birth. We combed through hundreds of posts in the What to Expect community for [...]
Is It Really a Big Deal To Use Your Phone While Breastfeeding? Why Experts Say It Might Be
By Melissa Willets, Dec 18, 2025 A very small study in 2021 found that a mother’s gaze toward their baby decreased when using a smartphone while breastfeeding. While that may [...]
New Study Says Morning Sickness Is a Sign of Healthy Pregnancy. Here Are 6 Ways to Ease Symptoms
By Lisa Mulcahy, Nov 22, 2025 Physiologically, hormones seem to be at the root of morning sickness. The hormonal shifts which occur in early pregnancy—notably increases in hormones like human chorionic [...]
Which painkillers are actually safe during pregnancy, according to doctors — after new Tylenol-autism report
By Tracy Swartz, Sep 23, 2025 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, called acetaminophen the “preferred” pain reliever. One or two regular-strength tablets [...]
Women Over 40 Should Schedule These 14 Health Screenings, According to Doctors
By Sara Shulman, Sep 4, 2025 Cardiovascular Exams. “[Heart disease] is the most common cause of death in American women,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN and women’s health expert. And your [...]
The Best Pregnancy Compression Socks To Relieve Swollen Legs And Feet
By Esther Carlstone, Jul 3, 2025 According to double board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Kecia Gaither of New York, “Knee-high graduated compression socks are the most common and effective for pregnancy-related swelling [...]
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 15, 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, [...]
