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.
Why more parents are struggling with secondary infertility
By Lindsay Carlton, Fox News, October 3, 2019 Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, says several conditions can cause secondary infertility like [...]
Secondary infertility: Why it happens to couples who have already had successful pregnancies
By Lindsay Carlton | Fox News, October, 3, 2019 Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB-GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, says several conditions can cause secondary infertility like [...]
Melasma Won’t Go Away After Pregnancy? Here’s What Experts Advise
By Lindsay E. Mack, Oct 2, 2019 Also known as the "mask of pregnancy," melasma is a common skin condition encountered during gestation. For most people, melasma causes the appearance of darker [...]
5 Prenatal Yoga Poses to Ease Discomfort and Stress
By Ruben Castaneda, Oct. 1, 2019 Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, in the Bronx, agrees that yoga can be helpful for many pregnant women. [...]
5 Things to Know About Marijuana Use and Your Fertility
by Julia Ries on June 10, 2019 “Given the climate of legalization of marijuana, I do foresee a likely increase in research addressing not only the effects on fertility — [...]
Chickenpox Is Serious During Pregnancy, So Here’s What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
May 28, 2019 by Melissa Willets Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, who is double-board-certified in ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine, and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + [...]
What New Abortion Laws Mean for Moms, Pregnant Women, and Women Who Want to Get Pregnant
By Tracy Collins Ortlieb, May 23, 2019 In the meantime, women in marginalized communities will be most profoundly impacted by such restrictive laws because access to necessary medical care may not be [...]
Can You Have Sex with a Yeast Infection?
By Gabrielle Kassel, May 2019 If the possible discomfort and risk of passing the infection to your partner aren't enough to convince you to press pause on your sexcapades, consider this: [...]
8 Pregnancy-Friendly Products to Fight Acne Flare-Ups
by Jessica Migala, May 17, 2019 Just like your body, your skin has a mind of its own when you’re pregnant. “Pregnancy confers a lot of hormonal changes, and one of [...]
Tips for Finding a Healthcare Provider Who’s an LGBTQ+ Ally
May 16, 2019 — Written by Gabrielle Kassel “Until recently, medical training didn’t address the specific concerns and care of LGBTQ+ patients,” explains Gaither. If older medical professionals wish to [...]
Dr. Kecia Gaither Talks Mom’s Health, Harlem And More On The Danny Tisdale Show (Audio)
Posted on 05/11/2019 by Harlem World Magazine Join Harlemite Dr. Kecia Gaither, as she talks mom’s health, women, Harlem and more On and much more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show. Click HERE for [...]
Dr. Gaither was a source for What To Expect
5 Foods That Might Help Boost Your Breast Milk Supply by Marygrace Taylor, May 10, 2019 Click HERE for the full article on WhatToExpect.com.
Can at-home fertility tests help you get pregnant? What you should know
By Amanda Capritto, MAY 4, 2019 Dr. Kecia Gaither, an OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist in New York, told me that it's best for both partners to undergo a [...]
7 Long-Term Side Effects Of Birth Control That Can Show Up As You Get Older
By Jordan Bissell, 5/3/19 "For some women, birth control pills and patches can increase blood pressure," Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine and director [...]
Is Hormonal Birth Control Safe? Here’s What Experts Say You Should Know
By Sarah Ellis, 5/2/19 When you account for the occasional missed day or pill taken off schedule, the pill’s effectiveness rate is around 91 percent, according to Planned Parenthood (it’s 99 percent effective [...]
10 reasons your period might be longer than usual, according to doctors
By Kelly Gonsavles, April 30, 2019 The other way your hormones could be behind your extended period? Thyroid issues or thyroid disease, says double board-certified ob-gyn and perinatal consultant Dr. Kecia [...]
The Pill for Birth Control: 7 Facts an Ob-Gyn Insists You Know
April 29, 2019. Birth control pills contain different combinations of the hormones estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy. There many different kinds, so it’s important to talk with your doctor [...]
How Does Changing Your Baby’s Diaper Affect You As A Parent? It’s Not Just A Bummer Chore
By Jacqueline Burt Cote, 4/26/19 "During this time, opportunities abound," Kecia Gaither, M.D., tells Romper. Double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine and the Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health [...]
Sharp, Lower-Ab Pain During Pregnancy? It’s Round Ligament Pain, and Here’s the Deal
April 25, 2019 by Melissa Willets "Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, an ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine specialist and director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, said the [...]
What Is Emergency Birth Control and How Does It Work?
April 25, 2019 “Emergency birth control—which includes different kinds of pills and the copper IUD—helps prevent pregnancy for up to five days after unprotected sex,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, director of [...]
