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.
The pros and cons of tampons vs. pads and how to decide which is better for your period
By Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Dec. 17, 2020 Choosing between tampons and pads comes down to what your preferences are. "Differentiation between menstrual products is a personal choice as long as they [...]
White discharge can be a sign of your period coming — here’s how to know what it means and when to see a doctor
By Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Dec. 17, 2020 "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 [...]
Everything You Need to Know Before You Try to Remove Your IUD at Home
By Gabrielle Kassel, Dec. 16, 2020 When your provider first inserted the IUD, they likely left 1 to 2 inches of string hanging for the purposes of removal, explains Kecia Gaither, [...]
Everything You Need to Know About the Copper IUD (ParaGard)
By Gabrielle Kassel, Dec. 16, 2020 The copper IUD is a long lasting, nonhormonal birth control that gets placed into the uterus by a doctor, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, [...]
Does Cranberry Juice Help Yeast Infections?
Jessica Migala Dec. 15, 2020 For recurrent yeast infections that cause vaginal soreness throughout the year, Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified in ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine, and director of [...]
6 natural ways to prevent a UTI, according to OB-GYNs
By Sarah fielding, S. Adam Ramin, DEC 5, 2020 "Increased water intake has many benefits to the body - among them is the reduction of UTI[s]. It dilutes the urine [...]
If You Experience Pain During Ovulation, Here’s How to Relieve the Symptoms
Karla Walsh, Jo Yurcaba Dec 3, 2020 For some, ovulation pains like cramps may be "a unilateral twinge," while for others, they can be more severe. "Knowing your cycle well is [...]
Here’s What The Experts Had To Say About These 5 Early Baby Old Wives’ Tales
by Lindsay E. Mack, Dec. 1, 2020 For the most part, it's difficult to say why some babies are born earlier than others. "Preterm labor and delivery appear to have [...]
Yes, Unfortunately, It Can Be Normal to Experience Third Trimester Morning Sickness
December 1, 2020 by Melissa Willets Yay! You are past your first trimester and morning sickness is safely behind you — or not. For some lucky people, nausea and vomiting is left [...]
When you stop having sex, this is what happens to your body
By K.M Langevin, Nov 30, 2020 One of the benefits of having orgasms is that they're known to help with cramping. According to Self, orgasms can relieve pain and tension. [...]
10 Questions You Should Ask Your Ob-Gyn
Published Nov 30, 2020, By Nicole Pomarico What vitamins should you be taking? Your ob-gyn can recommend prenatal vitamins for you to take, and even if you aren't pregnant, they can help [...]
Pregnancy Can Boost Your VO2 Max
By Cassie Shortsleeve, Nov 25, 2020 Also worth noting: If you’re pregnant, you have a whole new center of gravity due to your expanded tummy and spinal curvature, notes Dr. [...]
How Many Days After Ovulation Should You Take A Pregnancy Test?
by MISHAL ALI ZAFAR and LINDSAY E. MACK, November 24, 2020 For the most part, it’s possible to take a pregnancy test fairly soon after your predicted ovulation time. “Depending on the length of [...]
Person of the Year 2020: Frontline Heroes
By Maggie Jaqua, November 19, 2020 “At the height of the pandemic, there was one day…a Thursday…where CODE BLUEs, meaning someone was dying, were being had every 15 minutes,” shares [...]
Dr. Kecia Gaither: Medical Reviewer for INSIDER
How to get pregnant if you have endometriosis By Tabitha Britt, Nov 15, 2020 Click HERE for the full article. How to tell the difference between a yeast infection and [...]
Rare event: Iatrogenic injury during cervical cancer screening
Publish date: November 11, 2020, By Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN “Given the fact that neovascularization occurs with cancers, a large biopsy in such a circumstance could lead to a hematoma or excessive [...]
How to Know If You’re Dealing with a Hormonal Headache
By Shannon Bauer, November 11, 2020 Most commonly hormonal headaches are triggered a few days before the onset of your menstrual cycle. "The fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels typically cause headaches [...]
Rare Event: Iatrogenic Injury During Cervical Cancer Screening
Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN, November 10, 2020 "Injuries can occur with diagnostic evaluation for cervical cancer," commented Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, director of perinatal services at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health [...]
CDC Data Highlights Likelihood of Severe COVID-19 During Pregnancy
By Lindsay Carlton, Fact checked by James Lacy, November 09, 2020 “Immune function declines with pregnancy to allow the fetus— which is really a foreign organism—to live and thrive in [...]
Is It Safe to Use a Vibrator During Pregnancy?
by CARINA HSIEH, NOV 6, 2020 Don’t be embarrassed, that’s what a doctor is there for! The best thing to do is to always ask your physician, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, [...]
