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.
Looking After Your Reproductive Sexual Health
By Helen Massy, Sept 2022 Supporting your reproductive health. Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, serves as the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health [...]
How a Double Uterus Affects Pregnancy Outcomes
By Kitti Palmai, Sept 14, 2022 "These anomalies occur during the embryonic period. The embryonic tissue which ultimately forms the renal system also forms the uterus; as such, if a uterine [...]
What Is a Hymen? No, It’s not Proof of Virginity
By Michele Theil, Sept 14, 2022 "The hymen is formed during fetal development," explained Kecia Gaither, M.D., an OB-GYN in New York City. "The thickness, shape and size of a hymen [...]
We Need to Talk About OASIS Risk for Pregnant Women
By Leah Emily Minoza, Sept 14, 2022 Obstetric anal sphincter injuries are a type of pregnancy complication that can occur during vaginal delivery. These injuries are also known as third- or [...]
Help! I’m Postpartum and My Hair Is Falling Out!
By Leah Emily Minoza, Sept 12, 2022 Hair loss occurs in 40 percent to 50 percent of all women during pregnancy. Telogen effluvium is quite common and usually develops two to four [...]
Thinking About Trying Birth Control for PCOS? Here’s Everything OB/GYNs Want You to Know
By Kaitlin Vogel, Sept 8, 2022 The exact underlying pathophysiology of PCOS is unknown. "What is known is that the condition is characterized by hormonal imbalance impacting normal ovarian function [...]
One woman’s IUD fell out without her knowing. Here’s why that can happen.
By Taayoo Murray, Sept 7, 2022 Other reported risk factors for IUD expulsion include heavy or painful periods, strong contractions during menses, incorrect IUD placement, a small uterine cavity and an [...]
The top 10 breastfeeding myths debunked by science
By Cradlewise Staff, Sept 2022 MYTH 3: Breastfeeding causes breasts to sag. FACT: Be honest—you’ve probably wondered, “Does breastfeeding make your boobs sag?” But you can’t pin sagging on nursing alone. Breastfeeding [...]
Your Vagina After Childbirth
By Jennifer Post, Aug 31, 2022 Kecia Gaither, M.D., a board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist in the Bronx, New York, said tearing is relatively common. "The need, or not, is determined [...]
Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy: What to Expect and How to Manage the Risks
By Sarah Sheppard, Aug 31, 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS/MBA, FACOG, Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, advises cautious use of lithium [...]
Third Trimester Pregnancy Must-Haves
By Brigitt Earley, Aug 30, 2022 “Some of the same symptoms are present in both the second and third trimesters,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H, F.A.C.O.G., a double board-certified physician in [...]
Second Trimester Pregnancy Must-Haves
By Brigitt Earley, Aug 29, 2022 No two pregnancies or bodies are the same, and the symptoms vary greatly from person to person. You may notice things like stretch marks, swelling, [...]
What Do Contractions Feel Like?
By Helen Massy, Aug 29, 2022 Braxton Hicks contractions also don't result in cervical change, whereas regular contractions do, added Kecia Gaither, M.D., board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, and director of [...]
Exercise During Pregnancy
By Stacey L. Nash, Aug 25, 2022 Medically reviewed by Dr. Kecia Gaither Click HERE for the full article.
20 Pregnancy Sex Positions That’ll Keep You Feeling Both Hot *and* Comfy
By Jill Hamilton, Aug 24, 2022 “Pregnancy causes an increase in vaginal secretions, breast sensitivity, and increased blood flow in the pelvic region,” says director of perinatal services at NYC Health [...]
This Newly-Approved Drug Can Keep Chronic Yeast Infections Away for 2 Years
By Alyssa Hui, Aug 19, 2022 “It works by inhibiting an enzyme that the fungus needs to make its protective outer covering,” Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal [...]
What You Need To Know About The Recent Mama Roo Infant Swings Recall
By Erin Marie, Aug 18, 2022 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in 2020, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed accounted for 27% of infant deaths. [...]
Just 11 of the Best CBD Lube Options Worth Checking Out
By Corinne Sullivan and Carina Hsieh, Aug 18, 2022 And while you may be a bit wary about CBD lubes (especially if you have sensitive skin), CBD-infused lubes are totally safe, and splurging for [...]
Are Hot Flashes Worse for Black Women Than White Women?
By Sheryl Nance-Nash, Aug 18, 2022 “Black women have an accumulation of chronic stress from living in a race conscious society,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine [...]
Mama Roo Infant Swings from 4moms Recalled: What to Know
By George Citroner, Aug 16, 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln [...]
