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.
A New Study Explains How the COVID Vaccine Might Affect Your Period—Here’s What Experts Confirmed
By Kaitlin Vogel, 7/19/22 “There are many extraneous variables that didn't appear to be considered, like how many women had fibroids, polyps, were stressed, were in early stages of pregnancy, and [...]
7 Common Ovulation Pains and How to Ease Them
By Karla Walsh and Jo Yurcaba, July 15, 2022 Are you experiencing cramps about 14 days from your period? Ovulation is likely the cause. "Cramping/back pain occurs as the uterus begins its shedding [...]
OVID-19 Vaccine May Cause Temporary, Minor Disruptions in Menstrual Cycle
By Eileen Bailey, July 14, 2022 “It’s an interesting report, but they are anecdotal findings. However, many extraneous variables weren’t considered, such as how many women had polyps, fibroids, were stressed, [...]
What To Eat After A Miscarriage
By Tiffancy Eve Lawrence, July 14, 2022 And since it’s not just physical healing that’s taking place in the days after a miscarriage, consider certain foods that may help your emotional [...]
How to Manage Postpartum Incontinence, According to Experts
By Jaclyn Voran, July 7, 2022 Dr. Gaither explained that postpartum incontinence typically occurs when you perform a forceful action like coughing or sneezing, or a physical activity like running and [...]
Is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding? Here’s what you should know
By Sydni Ellis July 5, 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, tells [...]
Why a Fetus Has More Eggs Than a Woman in Her 20s
By Rachel Crowe, June 30, 2022 "Fetal females in utero by 20 weeks of gestation have close to 6 [million] to 7 million eggs. By the time of birth, that number [...]
Roe v. Wade: The Mental and Physical Health Effects of Anti-Abortion Laws
By Andrea Rice, June 29, 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, the director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City, described three possible scenarios: People with [...]
From Puberty to Menopause, According to Two Worldviews
By Rachel Crowe, June 28, 2022 Hormones are to blame for menstrual irregularity, explained Kecia Gaither, M.D., board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, and director of perinatal services at NYC Health [...]
How To Know If You’re Pregnant
June 27, 2022 Headaches. The increase in blood volume can create headaches in those first few weeks. Drink plenty of water, and know that acetaminophen (Tylenol) is usually considered safe to take [...]
Women are being urged to get IUDs while they still can. Here’s how they work and how long they last
By Kristine Gill, June 24, 2022 “It’s a T-shaped device that fits inside the uterus and basically serves to stop sperm from reaching and fertilizing the eggs,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director [...]
Is It Safe To Get Gel Manicures If You’re Breastfeeding? Experts Weigh In
By Tiffany Eve Lawrence, June 14, 2022 When considering getting a gel manicure, consider these three factors: polish ingredients, remover ingredients, and salon ventilation. “Prior to using gel manicures, it’s important [...]
The Growing Crisis of Black Maternal Health
By Helen Massy, June 10, 2022 "Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts. It is, at this juncture, to be [...]
Why You Should Ditch Your Douche
By Ally Sweeten, June 10, 2022 New York board-certified OB-GYN experts Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., and Samantha Dunham, M.D., explained the mechanism of douching: the insertion of a liquid-filled apparatus, typically resembling a [...]
Is It OK to Get 2 Periods In 1 Month? We Asked Ob-Gyns
By Hedy Phillips, June 10, 2022 Bleeding that is heavier and prolonged is most likely a period, especially if you can't pinpoint a reason for why it might have happened. [...]
Surgery on a Fetus Can Be a Necessary Intervention
By Rachel Crowe, June 7, 2022 "As reproductive technologies evolve, the number of congenital conditions that can be treated and potentially corrected will continue to increase," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., an OB-GYN [...]
Abortion May Soon Be Illegal. But Who Will That Affect the Most?
By Helen Massy, June 2022 "Prior to Roe v. Wade, women underwent unsafe medical alternatives often resulting in death, hemorrhage, infection, infertility and hysterectomies—all from botched abortions," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., who [...]
Fact Check: Men CANNOT Transfer Eggs From One Woman To Another
By Marlo Lee, Jun 6, 2022 Can a man's penis carry female eggs from one woman to another by having sex with two different women? No, that's not true: Dr. Kecia [...]
A Fibroid Treatment Option That Won’t Compromise Your Fertility
By Jeanette L. Pinnace, June 1, 2022 Doctors may recommend one of three types of myomectomies: hysteroscopic, laparoscopic or abdominal, which is also called a laparotomy. “This depends on the size and [...]
I Have a Diminished Ovarian Reserve at 26 Years Old
By Charlotte Ivan, May 27, 2022 "There is no way to slow down diminishing ovarian reserve,” said Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., an OB-GYN in New York City. "However, some options exist to [...]
