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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.

It’s Time to Normalize What Happens to the Body After a Miscarriage

By Melissa Willets, April 02, 2021 In addition to breast changes and weight gain, Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine and director of perinatal services [...]

Does Brown Discharge Mean You’re Going Into Labor? Here’s What Experts Say

by Ashley Jones and Grace Gallagher, March 31, 2021 Like so much about pregnancy, the answer to this question isn’t totally universal for every person. “It is quite possible that a bloody [...]

This Is The Deal With Your Mucus Plug & What It Does

by Grace Gallagher, March 31, 2021 In some cases it may even be reddish or bloody, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of [...]

Your Chronic Pregnancy Cough Is Annoying but Not Uncommon, According to Doctors

by SYDNI ELLIS, March 30, 2021 "Chronic cough should be evaluated by a physician as that may portend to something more serious such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or TB," said Dr. Gaither. While [...]

Is it safe to take Cymbalta while pregnant?

By Lindsay McClelland | MARCH 29, 2021 The short answer is: It depends. Like all medications, it’s essential to immediately consult with your doctor if you are or plan to become pregnant. [...]

7 Signs Your Baby Has Dropped & Is On The Way

by ANGELA JOHNSON and JESSICA BOOTH March 29, 2021 As your third trimester of pregnancy comes to a close, the baby will “drop” lower into the pelvis. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at [...]

This Is When Your Belly Button Might Pop Out During Pregnancy

by Jennifer Parris, March 23, 2021 Generally, about 20 weeks in is when the pregnancy belly button will pop out, says Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN [...]

Child Spacing: Is There an Ideal Age Gap Between Children?

Written by Sara Lindberg. March 23, 2021 According to Kecia Gaither, MD, double board certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, it’s best to [...]

Pandemic Pregnancies; What to Expect When You Are Expecting During COVID-19

PIX11 celebrates Women’s History Month PIX11 talks to Dr. Kecia Gaither about navigating a pregnancy during COVID-19 by: Amanda DeSilva, Elle Spektor, Monica Morales, Posted: Mar 22, 2021 Click HERE to watch.

Can Coconut Oil Help With PCOS For Real?

By Grace Gallagher, March 22, 2021 Before talking about whether or not coconut oil can help ease PCOS symptoms, it’s important to understand what PCOS is, because it’s not totally black [...]

Here’s When & Why Your Stomach Gets Hard During Pregnancy

by Lindsay Mack, March 19, 2021 As the fetus continues to grow, this hard part of your belly will extend upward because the uterus is growing and putting pressure against the [...]

A Case for Visiting the Gynecologist Annually, Even If You’re Not Sexually Active

By Mallory Edwards, March 17, 2021 Dr. Kecia Gaither explained what to look for in credentials: “Board Certification lets the consumer know that the physician has put in the time [...]

Vaccination Hesitation Conversation Series: Pandemic Pregnancy with Dr. Kecia Gaither

Today With Dr. Kaye By Micarie Kemp • 3/11/2021 Click HERE to listen to the program.

The 8 Best Gas Medicines of 2021

By Alena Hall,  Fact checked by Ashley Hall, March 10, 2021 In pregnancy the hormonal effects, particularly from progesterone, slows the digestive system by relaxing the smooth muscles. As such there is [...]

Pregnant People Can Pass COVID Antibodies to Baby in the Womb

By Sarah Fielding, March 04, 2021 According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board-certified OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, pregnant people with [...]

FDA Warns Against Homemade Infant Formula

By George Citroner, February 26, 2021 “Babies not receiving adequate nutrition from homemade formulas run the risk of malnutrition, stunted growth, and stunted neurodevelopment,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board certified in [...]

Can I Go To Urgent Care For A UTI?

Mira Research Team, FEB 25, 2021 Dr. Gaither says, “if you suspect that you have a UTI, it’s best to have it evaluated and treated with antibiotic by a health [...]

The Dirty Truth About Feminine Cleansing Products

By Jennifer Aldrich, February 25, 2021 "The vagina is a self-cleaning organ," explains Kecia Gaither, M.D., a physician who's double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine and the director of perinatal [...]

Sirius XM : Explore the racial disparities in the healthcare system during Doctor Radio’s all-day special

02/24/2021 Sexual Health and Wellbeing: Dr. Miriam Greene talks about Black women and higher rates of maternal death during and after childbirth with Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, Director of Perinatal Services [...]

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Switching Your Birth Control

By Cassie Shortsleeve,  FEB 24, 2021 It’s important to keep your family-planning timeline in mind when choosing a form of birth control. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) such as an IUD—either a [...]