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.
Worried About the Coronavirus and Your Pregnancy? Here’s What You Need to Know
March 4, 2020, by Hedy Phillips The new coronavirus, COVID-19, is quickly making its way all over the world, leaving people everywhere wondering how to avoid getting infected — and what happens if [...]
My Newborn Baby Has A Red Complexion, When Will His Skin Color Stop Changing?
By Mark Lugris, March 03, 2020 “Newborns don’t have much melanin in their skin at birth. The "true" color of a newborn will generally not be apparent until about six months [...]
How to Deal With Body Aches During Pregnancy
By Liz Callahan Schnabolk, February 2020 When it comes to body aches in pregnancy, the most common complaint is definitely back pain, which a whooping 60 percent of pregnant women [...]
Here Are The Best Lubricants For Women, Recommended By Experts
By Danielle Gonzalez, 02/27/2020 First off, what causes vaginal dryness? There are plenty of reasons you might be feeling less than lubricated down there, ranging from major hormonal changes to just [...]
Why You’re So Thirsty During Pregnancy
By Christin Perry, February 2020 In rare cases, extreme thirst in pregnancy could be a sign of gestational diabetes, says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist and [...]
How Common Is It to Have No Pregnancy Symptoms?
By Maria Carter, February 24, 2020 "Most pregnancy symptoms will present themselves within the first six weeks," says Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, FACOG, double board-certified OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at [...]
Vaginal Odor: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
by Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG December 13, 2019 - Updated on February 24, 2020 Normal vaginal secretions and sweating can make your private parts smell a certain way, which [...]
How Do You Clean Your Vagina?
by Bonnie Azoulay, February 19, 2020 Additionally, according to OB-GYN Dr. Kecia Gaither, a feminine soap should have a pH of about 4.5. “Ingredients should be natural without chemicals, colors, or perfumes [...]
Does your vagina actually age? Here are 6 things that happen to your vagina as you get older
Gabrielle Kassel, February 13, 2020 You can blame lower estrogen levels for this one, too. Reduced estrogen can cause the vaginal tissue to thin, which makes vulva-owners more prone to [...]
Should You Workout Underwear-Free?
By Giselle Castro, February 11, 2020 “Keep in mind it’s a personal choice if you decide to go without underwear during certain types of exercises,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, [...]
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 [...]
