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.
How to Get Back in the Sack After a C-Section
by Sarah Ellis on February 10, 2020 Dr. Kecia Gaither, OB/GYN, explains that recovery will take time no matter what. “The body requires time to do what it does best,” [...]
What The Heck Are The Benefits Of CBD Lube? We Asked The Experts.
By Ambar Pardilla, 02/06/2020 There’s not a lot of research on CBD lubes just yet, said Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine. A lot [...]
Women at Work: How Periods Affect Our Productivity
By Aly Walansky, Febuary 5, 2020 “In relation to the work/productivity aspect of a woman's monthly, the best time or the most 'feeling good time' for a woman during her [...]
My Baby Isn’t Kicking Today, When Should I Worry About Fetal Movement?
by Mark Lugris, Feb 04, 2020 According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, the Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, “Fetal movement in and of itself lets the mother know [...]
Giving Some Pregnant Women Progesterone Could Help Prevent Miscarriages
Brian Krans on February 3, 2020 Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York, echoes the conclusions of the recent paper by pointing out that [...]
Can You Take Elderberry While You’re Pregnant?
By Rachel Morgan Cautero, January 30, 2020 What do experts have to say? Elderberries do have some health benefits. "They have antibacterial, antiviral, and cytokines-producing properties, all of which boost the [...]
Study Finds That No Amount of Alcohol Is Safe During Pregnancy
Written by George Citroner on January 30, 2020 “Alcohol is a teratogen, meaning it causes anomalies. Alcohol affects the developing fetal brain, heart, facial features, and impairs normal growth,” said Dr. [...]
Five Things Every Pregnant (or soon-to-be) Mother Should be Concerned About
By Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, Women’s Health Expert, January 23, 2020 If you are soon-to-be pregnant, it is never too early to start preparing your body, your home and your mind. Pre-conception [...]
When Will Flu Season End? Because Parents Everywhere Are *Done*
By Cat Bowen, Jan 21, 2020 "Flu season generally begins around October-November, and ends about March-April," Kecia Gaither M.D. tells Romper. This year feels different because the B virus of the flu (the [...]
Can You Eat After Being Induced? No One Wants A Hangry Labor Experience
By Lindsay E. Mack, Jan 16, 2020 In most cases, people who are about to deliver a baby will not be given solid foods. "Generally women aren’t fed while on labor [...]
FDA Says Don’t Use CBD, THC Products While Breastfeeding – Healthline
January 15, 2020 by Harry Hall “Long and short of it — at this time women in the preconceptual period, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should refrain from any type of use [...]
How Being an Athlete (or Working Out Like One) Can Impact Your Sex Life
By Morgan Mandriota, January 10, 2020 "The female-athlete triad involves the interrelatedness of menstrual dysfunction, poor energy availability, and bone mineral density effects," as a result of consistent high-intensity exercise, says Kecia [...]
Dr. Kecia Gaither Explains Nutrients Needed For Important Decades of Life
Jan 3, 2020 Click HERE for the video segment.
5 Wellness Trends To Ditch In 2020
Maria Loreto, December 27, 2019 The main reasons why these apps have become a problem is the fact that some people think they don’t have to visit the doctor in [...]
Can You Get Pregnant With IBS? It’s A Complicated Question
By Lindsay E. Mack, Dec 27, 2019 "Healthy women with IBS likely do not have issues with fertility," Kecia Gaither, M.D. tells Romper. However, prior surgeries, disease activity, and any medication you might [...]
Does A Vaginal Ultrasound Hurt? This Exam Isn’t Exactly Fun, But You Can Get Through It
By Lindsay E. Mack, Dec 19, 2019 “The probe is covered by a sterile cover resembling a condom, sterile gel is applied to the tip, and the probe is placed into [...]
5 Condom Mistakes That Jeopardize Your Protection
Dec. 17, 2019 You can get STIs from oral sex, according to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in ob/gyn and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at [...]
Yes, birth control helps with cramps but some methods are better than others
By Sara Lindberg, 12/13/19 Bottom of FormThat's why Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN and Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln recommends women take combination contraceptive pills that [...]
Your Guide to Dealing with a Positive STI Diagnosis
By Gabrielle Kassel, December 12, 2019 The truth is, anyone you've been sexual with since your last negative STI test could have the same STI. "Once diagnosed, it's best for your partner(s) [...]
6 Cringe-Worthy Sexual Health Myths, According to Ob/Gyns
Dec. 12, 2019 No itching, burning, or pain? You’re not necessarily in the clear. “Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV, hepatitis B, and HIV are all sexually transmitted diseases that often have no [...]
