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.
13 Best Lubes for Sensitive Skin That Won’t Cause Irritation
By Jamie Ballard, JAN 31, 2022 What ingredients should those with sensitive skin be on the lookout for when shopping for lubes? Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, a double board-certified physician in [...]
Is Vaginal CBD Safe To Use?
Grace Gallagher, January 27, 2022 CBD can be used vaginally to “help relax, soften, and increase blood flow to pelvic musculature,” Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and [...]
Don’t Let Your Cervicitis Go Untreated
By Coralle Skye, Jan 26, 2022 Cervicitis has a few different causes, but it's primarily caused by a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, explained Kecia Gaither, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., [...]
Snowboarding During Pregnancy Probably Isn’t The Best Idea
By Abi Berwager Schreier, Jan 26, 2022 OB-GYN Kecia Gaither agrees, telling Romper, that even if your pregnancy is perfectly healthy, this is the kind of strenuous activity you need to [...]
Everything You Need To Know About Sledding During Pregnancy
By Abi Berwager Schreier, Jan 26, 2022 OB-GYN Kecia Gaither agrees and says that any potentially strenuous outdoor activity should always be cleared with your healthcare provider, but sledding specifically falls [...]
Here’s The Deal With Using Your Trusty Heating Pad During Pregnancy
by Abi Berwager Schreier, Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 Cramping isn’t the only thing that might steer you toward using a heating pad while pregnant. The “most common reason for heating pad use [...]
We Need to Talk More About Stillbirths
By Kate Daniel, Jan 24, 2022 "Among women of color, stillbirths were most likely related to infection, preterm labor and hypertensive disorders," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN [...]
4 Essential Tips for Men Who Are New to the Delivery Room
By Christian Dashiell, Jan 24, 2022 Granted, there’s a limit to how much you can control stress when it comes to labor and delivery. Kecia Gaither, M.D., director of perinatal services in [...]
A New COVID-19 Antiviral Pill Might Not Be Safe to Take While Pregnant
By Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Jan 21, 2022 "There is concern that the drug has the potential to cause mutations in human DNA," noted Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., director of perinatal services [...]
A Guide to the Complex Layers of Your Uterine Lining
By Rachel Crowe, January 18, 2022 "The endometrium is divided into three layers—the stratum compactum, stratum spongiosum and the stratum basalis. The [former two] make up the stratum functionalis, which becomes [...]
This public health pro and Black mom shares how BIPOC mothers should stand up for their health during pregnancy.
by Brianna Graham Health Writer, Jan 14, 2022 Black women share horrifying stories about their labor and delivery experience on a regular basis. Even worse are the stories of Black women [...]
Here’s How To Deal With Postpartum Itching
by Grace Gallagher, Jan. 14, 2022 “Postpartum women may have vaginal itching primarily [for] two reasons: stitches from an episiotomy or vaginal dryness secondary to the hormonal fluctuations (decrease in estrogen) associated [...]
A woman had spontaneous quadruplets. The chances of this happening are one in 1 million, a doctor said.
By Kelly Burch, Jan 13, 2022 Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB-GYN, said the chances of spontaneous quadruplets fall somewhere between 1 in 700,000 and 1 in 1 million. A quad pregnancy can [...]
Here’s The Deal With Postpartum Body Odor (& How To Get Rid Of It)
by Grace Gallagher, Jan. 12, 2022 “Vaginal scent may change due changes in the pH, old blood in the vagina from lochia, moisture, and vaginitis due to hormonal fluctuations,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, [...]
Facts vs. Myths About Uterine Fibroids
By Jeanette L. Pinnace • January 10, 2022 “Women trying to understand their risk of developing fibroids—and their options if they’re diagnosed—are often thwarted by misinformation circulating about this potentially confusing condition,” explains [...]
Suspect You Might Have Uterine Fibroids?
By Jeanette L. Pinnace • January 10, 2022 Ultrasound, which employs sound waves to create an image of the uterus, is one common diagnostic test. During the procedure, a doctor or [...]
Over-the-Counter Remedies to Relieve Vulvar Discomfort
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, January 6, 2022 "Injury/trauma, surgery, dermatitis, or a bad shaving experience can also cause discomfort," added Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is double-board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal [...]
Choosing Between Egg Freezing and Embryo Freezing
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, January 5, 2022 "I believe that women are opting to freeze their eggs in greater numbers than the other modality of embryo freezing," confirmed Kecia Gaither, [...]
5 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Stop Having Sex
By Fashionblogger, 12/31/21 Most women experience painful periods and menstrual cramps. One of the ways to lessen the cramps and period pain is indulging in lovemaking. According to Dr Kecia Gaither, if [...]
No, ‘Winter Vagina’ Is Not a Thing
By Rachel MacPherson, CPT, December 22, 2021 "There is no clinical entity known as winter vagina," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, FACOG, a double board-certified OB-GYN. "I have no idea how the [...]
