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.
Everything You Need to Know About Period-Related Body Dysmorphia
By Lauren Sharkey, July 9, 2020 Both PMS and PMDD can “cause bodily changes during the menstrual cycle,” adds Kecia Gaither, MD, who is double board certified in OB-GYN and maternal [...]
How to Access Free or Low-Cost STI Testing in Each State (and Why You Should!)
By Gabrielle Kassel, July 9, 2020 “You should also get tested if you suspect that your partner has been cheating on you,” adds Kecia Gaither, MD, double board certified in OB-GYN [...]
12 Reasons Why You Might Use a Condom or Other Barrier Method
By Gabrielle Kassel, July 8, 2020 Internal and external condoms are the only (!) way to prevent STI transmission during penetrative sex, says Kecia Gaither, MD, who’s double board certified in [...]
Women Were Left Out of Clinical Trials Until the ‘90s—This Is How It’s Impacted Our Health
Kelsey Ogletree・July 6, 2020 “The bulk of cardiovascular clinical trials research has been predicated to men, and this has, in my opinion, served as a medical disservice to women with [...]
The One Disadvantage of Ribbed and Dotted Condoms — and How to Prevent It
By Gabrielle Kassel, July 1, 2020 And condoms are the only way reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STI) transmission and unwanted pregnancy at the same time, says Kecia Gaither, [...]
A Quick Guide to Pelvic Rocking During Pregnancy
By Sara Lindberg, June 30, 2020 According to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine, and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, [...]
Combined oral contraceptives tied to increased bone mass in premature ovarian insufficiency
By Marilynn Larkin, June 30, 2020 Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln, commented in an email to Reuters Health, "It is likely that it [...]
5 Reasons Why Herpes Isn’t on a Standard STI Panel
Gigi Engle, June 29, 2020 Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., FACOG, who is board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, agrees, [...]
When you stop wearing a bra, this is what happens to your body
By Lauren Barth May 31, 2020 If you have decided to stop wearing a bra, you may want to keep a spare one around for that uncomfortable time of the month. [...]
7 Reasons Why Your Period Is Late After Stopping the Birth Control Pill
By Lauren Sharkey, 5/29/20 “Stress induces the hormone cortisol,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, who specializes in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine. This, she says, “can interfere with the hormonal regulation of menses [...]
Signs Your Embryo Transfer May Have Been Successful
By Sara Lindberg, 5/29/20 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, an OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals, says breast tenderness is due to the effect of [...]
What You Need to Know If Your Baby Is in an Oblique Lie
By Sara Lindberg, 5/29/20 Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals, says there are some alternative methods like acupuncture and Spinning Babies classes. [...]
Is Bleeding After Sex While Pregnant Cause for Concern?
By Sara Lindberg, May 28, 2020 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, an OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals, says you may experience vaginal lacerations or cuts [...]
20 Breastfeeding Problems and How to Fix Them
By Kristi Kellogg, May 18, 2020 Call your doctor if you see these signs, because you may need antibiotics. "Any breast pain in association with fever, lumpy/swollen breasts, reddened breasts, or [...]
Your Pregnancy Test Is Positive: What Next?
By Sara Lindberg, May 11, 2020 While not as accurate as a blood test, the home pregnancy tests you have stashed under your bathroom sink are actually quite effective — [...]
When Deciding Whether to Breastfeed or Use Formula, Experts Say Ignore the Marketing
By George Citroner, May 11, 2020 “The old adage of ‘breast is best’ is true — the primary reason is that formula doesn’t contain the gold mine of immunity boosting [...]
Why Vitamin D Is So Important for Your Kids
By Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD, Updated May 05, 2020 Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and a strong immune system, but it’s hard to know if your child is getting sufficient [...]
Anxiety and Your Period: What You Need to Know
Sarah Ellis, HEALTH WRITER, May 4, 2020 “Anxiety is a form of stress, and stress can interfere with the delicate hormonal balance mediated by the interplay between the brain, ovaries, [...]
What to Expect from Anal STI Testing — and Why It’s a Must
by Gabrielle Kassel, April 29, 2020 Most anal STIs can be tested for by culturing anal swabs, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, who is double board certified in obstetrics and [...]
Is Vaginal Numbness Normal?
by Simone Scully April 24, 2020 According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln and OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist, vaginal numbness could be [...]
