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.
What Are Cervical Polyps?
By Alyssa Sybertz, Dec 14, 2024 “Most women with cervical polyps are asymptomatic,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New [...]
Can Menopause Increase Your Risk of High Blood Pressure?
By Alyssa Sybertz, Dec 13, 2024 “Hypertension is seen at a higher rate among menopausal women,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + [...]
Celebs Who Have Confessed To Almost Never Wearing Underwear
By Camille Terrania, Dec 13, 2024 But while wearing underwear sometimes helps with chafing, it can also cause it. OB-GYNs Dr. Kecia Gaither and Dr. Kim Langdon told Bustle that [...]
New Tool Reveals Vitamin D Deficiency Risks in Japan
By George Citroner, Dec 4, 2024 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine, told The Epoch Times that establishing a patient’s vitamin D status [...]
Birth Control Affects The Levels Of These Important Nutrients
By Mara Santilli, Dec 2, 2024 Why does birth control affect your nutrient levels? “A body of scientific evidence suggests that oral contraceptive use can deplete certain nutrients in the [...]
RSV Vaccination in Pregnancy: Balancing Infant Protection with Maternal and Fetal Risks
By Alicia Ceccarelli, Dec 2, 2024 "The genesis of preterm labor is one that is multifaceted," said Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. "The fact that [...]
Taking Ozempic? Surprising Ways It Can Affect Your Vaginal Health
By Gabrielle Kassel, Nov 18, 2024 Taking semaglutide can lead to an imbalance in the vagina between the beneficial (or “good”) bacteria and the “bad” bacteria, which increases risk of [...]
Breast Cancer and Anemia: What’s the Connection?
By Elizabeth Millard, Nov 14, 2024 What Causes Anemia in People With Breast Cancer? Many types of cancer, including breast cancer, can lead to anemia, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., an [...]
Can you take Synthroid during pregnancy?
By Valerie Williams, Sep 26, 2024 While side effects of levothyroxine are rare, overuse of the medication “can lead to negative impacts on the body’s homeostasis,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, a [...]
Can you take Rinvoq while pregnant?
By Wendy Wisner, Sep 24, 2024 Can you take Rinvoq while pregnant? You should not take Rinvoq while pregnant. “Rinvoq is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, [...]
Does Wegovy affect your menstrual cycle?
By Sarah Bradley, Sep 24, 2024 “Wegovy can potentially impact the menstrual cycle by causing rapid weight loss,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist and director of [...]
Tubular Breasts With PCOS: Causes and Solutions
By Sarene Leeds, Sep 19, 2024 Tubular breasts occur when breast tissue doesn’t grow as it should during puberty, resulting in breasts that don’t have a round, full shape. Tubular breasts [...]
Stop Menopause Itching In Its Tracks
By Gabrielle Kassel, Sep 18, 2024 Regulating your monthly bleed isn’t estrogen’s only job. The hormone also supports your heart, brain, and skin during all stages of your life. When [...]
Can stress cause UTI?
By Heidi Borst, Sep 17, 2024 Can stress cause a UTI? Stress doesn’t directly cause UTIs, says Kecia Gaither, MD, a board-certified OB-GYN maternal-medicine physician and Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal-Fetal Medicine at NYC [...]
11 Comfy, Supportive Bralettes You’ll Want to Wear Every Single Day
By Jessica Kasparian, Sep 17, 2024 For intense exercise, switch to a more supportive sports bra to avoid injuries. “Without adequate and proper support, the ligaments tissue in the breasts can stretch and become [...]
Can you take Dupixent while pregnant?
By Leandra Beabout, Sep 15, 2024 Can you take Dupixent while pregnant? The short answer is: Maybe. Some healthcare providers prescribe Dupixent to pregnant women if the benefits outweigh the potential risks. [...]
Black Women Are 25% More Likely to Have a C-Section Than White Women
By Andrea Rice, Sep 13, 2024 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, double board certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist and director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + [...]
Can a Fertility Massage Actually Help You Get Pregnant, or Is It All Hype? Here’s What the Experts Say
By Mary Sauer, Sep 11, 2024 Both men and women are impacted by infertility, and there are a wide variety of causes behind this condition, according to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, [...]
Women Will Be Notified Of Breast Density After a Mammogram: What to Know
By Andrea Rice, Sep 10, 2024 “The levels of density are characterized based on the composition of fat and dense breast tissue, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, double board certified OB/GYN and [...]
Can You Get A Piercing While Pregnant?
Sep 9, 2024 “There are caveats and precautions to every invasive modality typically done for beauty/bodily enhancements,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, [...]
