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.
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 [...]
Stillborn Birth Linked to Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Infection
By Marilynn Larkin, November 05, 2021 "Management options for pregnant patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 infection include supportive care, corticosteroids, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation along with multidisciplinary consultation," she added. Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director [...]
Stillborn birth linked to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection
By Marilynn Larkin, Nov 4, 2021 Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City, told Reuters Health by email, "There should be [...]
This Uncommon Type of Vaginitis Can Be Difficult to Diagnose
By Risa Kerslake, November 2, 2021 According to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, DIV is a form of vaginitis that seems to [...]
Limited Healthcare Access Leaves Women at Risk for Obstetric Fistulas
By Megan Deak, November 2, 2021 According to Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine with more than 20 years of experience, the primary cause [...]
If Your Baby Prefers The Right Side Of Your Belly, This Could Be Why
by Jennifer Parris, Oct. 30, 2021 When you think about it, your womb is your fetus’ own personal playground. That’s why they bounce about and play. But when they lean to [...]
9 Orgasmic Pregnancy Sex Positions for Every Trimester
by Jill Hamilton, OCT 29, 2021 “Pregnancy causes an increase in vaginal secretions, breast sensitivity, and increased blood flow in the pelvic region. For some people, libido increases and sex becomes [...]
Millennials Are Turning 40 and Getting Their First Mammograms
By Risa Kerslake, October 29, 2021 One at a time, each breast will be compressed, Gaither explained, and images will be taken from different angles in order to view all the [...]
Getting Wet: How to Have Sex in a Body of Water
By Ashley Broadwater, October 27, 2021 "If you are using a spermicidal gel with a condom, the water can wash the gel out and increase your risk of pregnancy if [...]
Reproductive technologies in the digital age
By Kecia Gaither, MD, Oct 26, 2021 Health care is progressively being delivered via digital channels such as the internet, social media, mobile technology telemedicine, video messaging and apps. The movement has [...]
Thinking About Trying Birth Control for PCOS? Here’s Everything OB/GYNs Want You to Know
By Kaitlin Vogel, 10/21/2021 “While combined oral contraceptives and progestin-only oral contraceptives can be utilized, combined hormonal contraceptives are generally considered first-line treatment for women plagued by irregular periods and [...]
Here’s The Deal With Birth Control & Infertility, According To Experts
by Jennifer Parris, Oct. 18, 2021 Still, if you’ve been on birth control since, like, forever and now want to get pregnant, you don’t have to worry, because birth control doesn’t [...]
Everything You Need to Know About the Copper IUD (ParaGard)
by Gabrielle Kassel — Updated October 13, 2021 The most common side effect of the copper IUD is heavier and longer periods — especially the first 3 to 6 months after insertion, [...]
Exactly How to Do a Self Breast Exam So You Never Have to Wonder Whether Or Not to Call Your Doctor
By Kaitlin Vogel OCTOBER 11, 2021 Giving yourself routine exams is the only way to know what your norm is. “Breast self-exams allow you to have an awareness of the normal feel [...]
Which vitamins to take during pregnancy? 25 Doctors Share their Recommendations for Pregnancy Supplements
WeAreFeel Team, October 08, 2021 Women should take supplements during pregnancy, and in particular, I always recommend vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for cardiovascular and brain health, as well as acting [...]
Electronic Devices Could Help You Manage Your Period Pain
By Jennifer Post, October 7, 2021 "TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a methodology utilized to assist in alleviating pain, but the success of such is variable among individuals," Gaither [...]
COVID-19 VACCINE & PREGNANCY
@MonicaMoralesTV, October 7, 2021 Dr. Kecia Gaither was a guest Medical Expert on PIX11 and discussed the COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy. Is the shot safe for expectant moms? Pregnant women who [...]
Everything You Need To Know About The Pregnancy Hormone Relaxin
by Angelique Serrano, Oct. 5, 2021 “Relaxin is a hormone, belonging to the superfamily of insulin, that is made in both men and women. It affects the connective tissue component of [...]
How Uterine Fibroids Can Affect Pregnancy
By Kate Ferguson, October 1, 2021 A health professional with more than 20 years of experience as an ob-gyn, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, the director of perinatal services at New York [...]
Large Study Raises Questions About Ovarian Cancer Screening
By Risa Kerslake, September 30, 2021 Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, FACOG, who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, was disappointed as well. "I'd hoped that universal screening would afford [...]
