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 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, [...]
5 Common Ovulation Pains and How to Ease Them
By Karla Walsh & Jo Yurcaba, 4/28/21 For some, ovulation pains like cramps may be "a unilateral twinge," while for others, they can be more severe. "Knowing your cycle well is very [...]
Average Female Reproductive Age Has Expanded, Study Finds
By Sarah Fielding, April 26, 2021 One aspect that may be more difficult to change is a person’s socioeconomic status. “Higher socioeconomic demographics appear to equate with a longer reproductive [...]
The Men Who Would Rather Chug Mystery Breast Milk Than Get the COVID Vaccine
By Lauren Vinopal, April 22, 2021 The problem is that the research on vaccinated breast milk is still very preliminary and mostly based on one small study of only six lactating [...]
The Best Online Pregnancy Support Groups for Black Families
By Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Published on April 20, 2021 “As it is well-known high perinatal morbidity and mortality are seen among women of color," says Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and director [...]
Are Your Bath Bombs Vagina-Safe?
by Morgan Mandriota, April 16, 2021 “While bath bombs are fragrant, pretty, and offer the joy of a luxurious bath experience, they have the potential to affect the delicate skin of [...]
Doctors Explain How Often You Can Take Plan B and Why You Might Consider Other Options
April 15, 2021 by Sydni Ellis The bottom line? If you've had unprotected sex or your birth control failed, and you feel Plan B is the best option for you, you should [...]
A Realistic Guide to Safer Sex During COVID-19
Written by Gabrielle Kassel on April 12, 2021 “Prior to any sexual encounter, it’s recommended that all partners be screened for HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and herpes,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, a double board certified physician [...]
You Can’t Contract an STD or STI from Masturbation — but There’s a Catch
Written by Gabrielle Kassel on April 12, 2021 Kecia Gaither, MD, who’s double board certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine, and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, [...]
I Had a Planned C-Section—Here’s What to Expect
by Christine Coppa, APR 07, 2021 "At this point, a partner is permitted to enter the OR, and the surgeon is given a scalpel to make a horizontal incision (in [...]
The Best 8 Birth Control Pill Services of 2021
Written by Julia Malacoff on April 7, 2021 Monophasic. “These have the same amount of estrogen and progestin in each active pill in the pack,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, a double [...]
Can You Have Sex with a Yeast Infection?
By Gabrielle Kassel, April 07, 2021 If your partner does get a yeast infection and you're not both properly treated, you could end up just passing the same yeast infection back and forth to each other, [...]
