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.
7 Things To Know Before Getting the Epidural
February 28, 2019 "Most women feel numbness from the waist down after an epidural, says ob-gyn Kecia Gaither, MD, Director of Perinatal Services for NYC Health+Hospitals/Lincoln. “They may feel pressure [...]
What’s Up with the ‘Sports Vagina’?
Written by Gabrielle Kassel, February 25, 2019 Kecia Gaither, MD, OB-GYN, offers a similar sentiment: “The vaginal area contains two types of sweat glands: the eccrine glands, which produce moisture [...]
Confused About Pregnancy? 3 OB/GYNs Straighten Out The One Pregnancy Misconception They Hear All The Time
BY GRIFFIN WYNNE, 2/25/2019 For Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, a common misconception is [...]
Endometriosis is painfully common for women, so why aren’t we talking about it?
Stephanie Osmanski, 2/11/19 “There have been a number of proposed etiologies surrounding its incidence,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, director [...]
WHY THE IUD IS SUDDENLY QUEEN OF THE CONTRACEPTIVE WORLD
Erin Magner, February 7, 2019 "There are four kinds of hormonal IUDs, whose names read like the cast of a Disney Channel movie: Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena. They all [...]
14 Pregnancy Myths You Should Stop Listening To ASAP, According To Experts
By Rachel Shatto, 1/31/19 MYTH #1: CARRYING “HIGH” OR “LOW” CAN TELL YOU WHAT GENDER THE BABY IS Nope, says Dr. Kecia Gaither — a double board-certified physician in OBGYN [...]
Your Newborn Baby Girl Can Have a ‘Mini-period,’ & It’s Normal
by Caitlin Flynn, Jan 31, 2019 "But let’s back up for a minute. What exactly is a mini-period, and what causes it? “The hormonal milieu with pregnancy is something that can [...]
Early pregnancy symptoms: Signs you may be pregnant
By Lexi Dwyer, Jan. 29, 2019 "As the fertilized egg becomes embedded into the uterine lining, women may see a small amount of blood released which can last anywhere from a [...]
Does February Mess Up Your Period? Experts Say Calendar Dates Don’t Make A Difference
By Julia Guerra, January 22, 2019 "That being said, you can rest easy come Feb. 1, because according to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, director of perinatal services at NYC Health [...]
Dr. Gaither provided comments to Simplemost about things your OBGYN wants you to stop doing
7 Things Your Gynecologist Wants You To Stop Doing Ladies, this is an important read! By Brittany Anas, 1/17/19 We’ll just say it — gynecology appointments can be uncomfortable. And we’re [...]
What can I expect while recovering from a pregnancy loss?
January 17, 2019 "Expect feelings of sadness, possibly guilt. Fatigue. Depending on the clinical cause of the loss, you may still have symptoms of the disease process which caused the loss. [...]
Dr. Gaither was quoted in Prevention about cervical cancer
10 Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer You Should Never Ignore Sometimes cervical cancer symptoms don't show up at all. By Sara Shulman, Jan 15, 2019 There are a few reasons cervical cancer is [...]
Dr. Gaither was quoted in Elite Daily about preventing pregnancy
6 Things That Make You More Likely To Get Pregnant If You're Not Careful About Them, According To Experts By Julia Guerra, 1/14/19 In the heat of a sexy moment, [...]
Dr. Gaither was quoted in 30Seconds.com about How Many Ultrasounds Should Pregnant Moms Have During Pregnancy?
Prenatal Ultrasound Safety: How Many Ultrasounds Should Pregnant Moms Have During Pregnancy? 1/8/19 Ultrasound exams are often highlights of a pregnancy. Parents-in-waiting look forward to proudly taking home the first [...]
Dr. Gaither provided comments for Medscape about contraception
The Year's Don't-Miss News in Contraception George W. Citroner, December 27, 2018 From a controversial implant recently pulled from the US market to new rules that will limit access to contraceptives previously [...]
Dr. Gaither provided comments for HealthLine about a new drug to help with hot flashes
This Drug Can Help Stop Hot Flashes Without Hormones Written by Julia Ries on December 20, 2018 Oxybutynin may help women who are unable to get hormone therapy due to [...]
Dr. Gaither provided commentary for INSIDER about ovulation
8 answers to common questions about ovulation you’ve been too afraid to ask Lauren Schumacker, December 10/ 2018 Ovulation is important but if you're not actively trying to get pregnant, [...]
Dr. Gaither was quoted in INSIDER about “geriatric” pregnancy
8 risks associated with a ‘geriatric’ pregnancy Sophia Mitrokostas, Dec. 4, 2018 A pregnancy that occurs when a person is 35 years or older is known as an advanced maternal [...]
Dr. Gaither provided commentary to Medscape about Dysmenorrhea
Early Diagnosis Of Dysmenorrhea in Teens Is Key to Effective Management: ACOG By Marilynn Larkin, November 30, 2018 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) has [...]
Dr. Gaither provided comments to INSIDER about yeast infections and sex
Everything you need to know about yeast infections and sex By Arielle Tschinkel, November 23, 2018 Yeast infections are fairly common and some things can make you more likely to [...]
