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.
Dispelling Misinformation About the Morning-After Pill
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, December 6, 2021 Furthermore, if a woman is already pregnant, the morning-after pill will not cause her to have an abortion. "It does not function in [...]
Experts Say Massage Won’t Boost Fertility, But There Are Benefits
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, December 6, 2021 "Stress can produce cortisol which can have effects on fertility," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine. "Massage relaxes the [...]
How To Make Baby Move & Kick, Because Fetal Movement Is A Good Thing
by Jennifer Parris , Dec. 4, 2021 If you thought those quick kicks to your ribcage were because you were singing off-key, think again. It’s actually quite the opposite: Baby [...]
Weird and Wonderful Things That Happen to Our Bodies During Pregnancy
Written By Britany Robinson, December 2021 "Women often develop a 'linea negra,' or a dark line that extends horizontally from the pubic area over the belly," added Kecia Gaither, an [...]
What Parents Should Know About Prenatal Genetic Testing
Written By Britany Robinson, December 2021 An amniocentesis is a procedure that uses a very thin needle to sample and test the amniotic fluid. '"There are risks,'" warned Kecia Gaither, [...]
OB-GYN discusses pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccinations
Published December 1, 2021 at 3:59 PM EST Conversation with Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine and Director of Perinatal Services at New York [...]
Round Ligament Pain Can Make Sex Hurt During Pregnancy
By Sydni Ellis, December 1, 2021 "The uterus is held in the pelvis by ligaments on either of its sides," explained Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., an OB-GYN double-board-certified in maternal fetal [...]
The Best Gifts for Doctors, According to Medical Professionals
By Lori Keong, Karen Iorio Adelson, and Ambar Pardilla, NOV. 30, 2021 “The gift of laughter really helps us to unwind after a tense day,” says Kecia Gaither, an OB/GYN, a maternal-fetal-medicine physician, and the [...]
Dietary Changes Can Help Your Endometriosis
By Megan Deak, Nov 24, 2021 There are foods that can amplify symptoms, making the pain worse, noted Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. "Foods that [...]
Complications Black Moms-to-Be Are at Risk For—And What to Do About It
By Stephanie Siek, November 24, 2021 Racism doesn’t just impact how Black people are treated—it is itself a risk factor for potentially life-threatening conditions due to the emotional and physical [...]
7 reasons why your vagina may feel too tight and what you can do about it
Erin Heger, Nov 24, 2021 "For a normal functioning vagina, there's no such thing as too tight," says Gaither. "The vagina lubricates itself and is able to stretch and accommodate babies, tampons, [...]
What to expect during a transvaginal ultrasound — the ultrasound performed inside your vagina
Erin Heger, Nov 24, 2021 During a transvaginal ultrasound, a long, slender, wand-shaped probe connected to a computer is inserted about three to four inches inside the vagina, says Kecia Gaither, MD, an [...]
I’m a Doctor and Warn You Know This Before Taking Vitamins
By Heather Newgen, NOV 24, 2021 Dr. 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 [...]
Marijuana in Breastmilk Has No Short-Term Effects, Study Shows
By Elisa Cinelli, November 22, 2021 The composition of breast milk changes to meet babies’ needs at different stages, and it has a unique composition when babies are born preterm to help them [...]
Can I Take Cough Drops While Pregnant?
By Nicola Appleton, November 22, 2021 Dr. Gaither warns that those with underlying health conditions may want to study the ingredients list of their cough drops carefully before consuming them, particularly [...]
Your Nutritional Needs Change Throughout Your Menstrual Cycle
By Megan Deak, November 22, 2021 Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified OB-GYN, said food cravings are also related to hormonal fluctuations during menstruation. "During menses, there is a decrease in [...]
Why Do I Get Nosebleeds During Pregnancy?
By Wendy Wisner, November 19, 2021 Certain environments, medical conditions, and medications can make you more likely to experience a nosebleed in pregnancy, too, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, who is a double [...]
What You Should Know Before You Put Coconut Oil in Your Vagina
By Chloe Toscano, November 17, 2021 Kecia Gaither, M.D., double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, told [...]
Here’s What It Really Means When You’re Carrying High During Pregnancy
By Anjana Rajbhandary, NOV. 16, 2021 Like a number of different elements, your fitness level can impact where you're carrying during pregnancy. If you are a very fit person and have [...]
Your Vaginal Microbiome Is More Complex Than You Know
By Chloe Toscano, November 15, 2021 "This bacterium is responsible for producing antimicrobial compounds such as hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid, and bacteria-killing compounds," Gaither said. "These aid in maintaining a balanced [...]
