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.
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 [...]
Girlfriend’s Guide to a Leaky Bladder
Written by Sara Lindberg, April 23, 2020 Urge incontinence is also known as an overactive bladder. It’s common in women who are going through menopause, according to Dr. Kecia Gaither, MPH, [...]
Can Babies Feel When You Poke Your Belly? Experts Explain
By Cat Bowen, April 16, 2020 As for what they're feeling, and if they're interacting with you as you press down on your baby bump, it seems as though they can [...]
Breastfeeding Tied to Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Including Lethal Subtype
By Marilynn Larkin, April 13, 2020 Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln, called the study "novel," but noted in an email to Reuters Health that it [...]
How Being At Home During The Coronavirus Crisis Can Affect Your Period, According To Experts
By Emma McGowan, April 11, 2020 "Social isolation, loneliness, change in exercise all reflect the psychological effects of COVID-19, the common denominator of which is acute traumatic stress," Dr. Kecia Gaither, [...]
Things to avoid when trying to get pregnant
By Cat Lafuente/APRIL 9, 2020 If you're one of the folks who haven't quite kicked the habit, now is the time if you're trying to get pregnant, says Dr. Kecia [...]
6 Ways To Relieve Gas Pain After A C-Section — An Unfortunate Side Effect
By Olivia Youngs, April 9, 2020 The last thing you want to do is use a straw. “You'll just be swallowing more air, resulting in air bubbles in your stomach,” says Kecia [...]
Higher Numbers of Sex Partners Can Increase Cancer Risk
By George W Citroner, April 6, 2020 “The vagina is essentially a thin mucus membrane with a rich vascular supply. During sex, micro abrasions disrupt this membrane and if there [...]
