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.
High-Risk Pregnancy Open Enrollment Tips
By Jennifer Chesak, June 16, 2021 Gaither says those planning to have a baby should think about insurance needs that might arise before pregnancy and those that may come after. "It is [...]
No, Your Vagina Does Not Need ‘Detox Pearls’
By Lauren Gruber, June 16, 2021 Vaginal detoxes are unnecessary because the vagina can generally clean itself, Kecia Gaither, M.D., an ob-gyn, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, and the director of perinatal services for [...]
How to Partner More Effectively with Your Patients on Treatment Plans
By Risa Kerslake | June 15, 2021 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, board-certified in both OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln frequently works with undeserved [...]
Is it safe to take Topamax during pregnancy?
By Sarah Bradley | Jun. 15, 2021Medically reviewed by Laura K. Grubb, MD, MPH Use of Topamax isn’t advised during any part of pregnancy—but especially during the first trimester due to the instances of [...]
Signs Your Embryo Transfer May Have Been Successful
Written by Sara Lindberg — Updated on June 8, 2021 One early sign of pregnancy, for some people, is sore breasts. If your breasts are swollen or tender to the touch and hurt when you [...]
How to Get Mammograms and Other Crucial Tests if You Don’t Have Insurance
By Jennifer Chesak, June 07, 2021 For the uninsured and underinsured, safety-net providers are available. "Options for health care include community health centers, walk-in clinics, concierge clinics, cash-only clinics, and direct care providers," Gaither says. "These can offer [...]
The 9 Best Condoms of 2021
By Danielle Zoellner, Updated on June 04, 2021 Condoms come in a variety of materials for the user, but the most common one you’ll likely find on store shelves is made [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Getting An Epidural
by Jennifer Parris, May 28, 2021 After your epidural is inserted and starts kicking in, you’re probably going to start feeling pretty fine. So fine, in fact, that you might just [...]
The Women’s Health Products Real OBGYN’s Keep In Their Medicine Cabinets
by Danielle Sinay, MAY 27, 2021 My favorite women’s health product is Acidophilus tablets,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln and Associate Professor [...]
4 Takeaways from AHPA’s 9th Botanical Congress
By Julia Peterman, May 26, 2021 We were able to get 800 doctors on the frontlines access to vitamin D, which, many doctors didn’t have time to stop and buy [...]
Plan B Morning-After Pill: What You Need to Know
Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay, M.D. — Written by Amy Mackelden on May 26, 2021 There are a few reasons to not take Plan B, according to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, a double board [...]
What do implantation cramps feel like? How to tell the difference between implantation and menstrual cramping
Erin Heger, May 21, 2021 Implantation occurs during pregnancy when a fertilized egg attaches itself to the uterine wall. As part of this process, the body releases prostaglandin — a hormone that [...]
What Is A Molar Pregnancy? There’s A Reason Why You’ve Probably Never Heard Of It
by Jennifer Parris, May 19, 2021 There are two types of molar pregnancies: a complete molar and a partial molar pregnancy. “A complete mole means that there is no fetus or [...]
Being Pregnant During a Pandemic
by: Gayle Guyardo, May 14, 2021 Dr. Kecia Gaither is a double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine and holds a Masters’ degree in Public Health. She is also, [...]
Your Guide To Hiking During Pregnancy
by Tiffany Eve Lawrence, May 12, 2021 “Heatstroke is a matter not to be taken lightly, particularly with pregnancy,” says Kecia Gaither, OB-GYN. Preterm labor is a possibility if you don’t properly [...]
7 Things to Know About Home Pregnancy Testing
By Vanessa Caceres, May 7, 2021 Some of the pricier home pregnancy tests may have a slight advantage because they can sync with an app to help you interpret the results [...]
Malian woman gives birth to nine babies (Mali/(Morocco))
BBC News – 6th May 2021 Dr. Gaither was a guest medical expert on this segment. A 25-year-old Malian woman has given birth to nine babies - two more than [...]
Becoming a mother during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 4, 2021 (WTNH)– One effect of the COVID-19 pandemic being felt at the hospital is a baby boom. Less travel, fewer work commitments and a lot more “lockdown downtime,” [...]
How UTIs can affect the brain
By MaryElizabeth Williams, MAY 4, 2021 "Older patients have suppressed immune systems," explains Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. "Younger patients have stronger immune systems, and unless [...]
Everything You Need to Know About IUD Insertion
Written by Simone Scully on April 28, 2021 “Many times your health provider will opt to place an IUD with menses, as the cervix will be slightly dilated,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, [...]
