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.
Best Acne Treatments for Pregnancy
by Jessica Migala, Medically Reviewed by Jessica Wu, M.D., Updated: July 22, 2021 Just like your body, your skin has a mind of its own when you’re pregnant. “Pregnancy confers a lot [...]
Why You May Want to Breakup With Toilet Paper for a Bidet
Grace Gallagher, July 21, 2021 If you’re not sold, ultimately, as Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, says, “it’s an individual’s personal preference to [...]
The one-routine procedures used to be standard practice in childbirth.
Written by Jennifer Post, July 20, 2021 "There is no methodology to predict if a woman will require this procedure until the fetal head crowns, at which point the health provider [...]
Placenta Accreta: What It Means for Mom and Baby
By Marygrace Taylor, Updated July 20, 2021 Depending on how deeply the placenta is attached to the uterine wall, placenta accreta spectrum can be diagnosed as placenta accreta, placenta increta [...]
Here’s What Experts Say About Yoni Pearls & Infertility
by Jennfer Parris, July 19, 2021 Contrary to their name, yoni pearls aren’t pearls at all, although they tend to be white and somewhat pearl-shaped. Essentially, though, a yoni pearl is [...]
Your Burning C-Section Questions Answered
Written by Chloe Toscano, Reviewed by Lori McNeal, M.D., July 16, 2021 As you come out of surgery, the anesthesia and other drugs will begin to wear off. As a result, you [...]
Partners Experiencing Sympathetic Pregnancy Is Not As Weird As You Might Think
by Jennifer Parris, July 13, 2021 Some people take their partners’ pregnancies in stride. And then, there are the others who are belly aching about, you know, their bellies. “Some symptoms [...]
About At-Home Fertility Tests
by Jennifer Parris, July 10, 2021 There’s absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t take an at-home fertility test if you want to. Just keep in mind that while it does mimic [...]
Thinking About Trying Birth Control for PCOS? Here’s Everything OB/GYNs
By Kaitlin Vogel, July 9, 2021 The exact underlying pathophysiology of PCOS is unknown. “What is known is that the condition is characterized by hormonal imbalance impacting normal ovarian function resulting [...]
What Are Prenatal Vitamins–And When Should You Take Them?
By Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman, Contributor, Medically Reviewed, Elizabeth Poynor, M.D., Ph.D. Gynecology-Obstetrics, Published: Jul 8, 2021 Adequate iron levels are crucial for delivery, too, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist [...]
Drinking Non-Alcoholic Beer During Pregnancy Comes With Some Risks
by Jennifer Parris, July 8, 2021 “No amount of alcohol is deemed safe during pregnancy, given its link to fetal alcohol syndrome,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN [...]
Here’s When You’re Clear To Have Sex After Getting An IUD
by Jennifer Parris, July 6, 2021 Depending on the type of IUD you get, you might have birth control protection immediately, or a few days after. “With a copper IUD, they [...]
Can Plan B Actually Make You Infertile? Experts Weigh In
by Jennifer Parris, July 2, 2021 Before you start worrying about being infertile, you need to know how Plan B works in the first place. Its main goal: to prevent ovulation [...]
Say Byeee to BV: The Best Treatment Options for Bacterial Vaginosis
Written by Steph Coelho on June 28, 2021 Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board certified OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health, stresses that it’s essential to get a full in-person [...]
Here’s How Much Sperm You Actually Need To Get Pregnant
by Cat Bowen and Jennifer Parris, June 28, 2021 As it turns out, it doesn't take as much sperm as you might think to knock you up. “A fertile male typically ejaculates 2-5 [...]
What To Eat When You’re Trying To Get Pregnant
by Jennifer Parris, June 25, 2021 Sure, a slice of tomato on your sandwich can help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, but it can also help you get [...]
White discharge can be a sign of your period or something more serious — here’s how to tell
Toketemu Ohwovoriole, June 24, 2021 "Most women have an increase in vaginal discharge a few days prior to their period," says Kecia Gaither, MD, a double board-certified OB/GYN and director of [...]
Early Pregnancy Symptoms: First Signs of Pregnancy
By Ojus Patel, June 22, 2021 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 [...]
Everything You Need To Know About Baby Kicks During Pregnancy
by Jennifer Parris, June 20, 2021 In order to understand when your baby can start kicking, you’ll need to know when your little one has the legs with which to accomplish [...]
NY doctor answers pregnancy questions for dads-to-be ahead of Father’s Day
by: Amanda DeSilva, Elle Spektor, Monica Morales, Posted: Jun 18, 2021 With Father’s Day just around the corner, PIX11 spoke with Dr. Kecia Gaither MD, a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine [...]
