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.
Knowing the Risks of Obesity and Pregnancy
By Kecia Gaither, MD One-third of Americans today are classified as obese, and another one-third considered overweight. And according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly [...]
How the Abortion Pill Works
Sammy Nickalls OCT 5, 2017 On Tuesday, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit in Hawaii federal court challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to change its regulations [...]
Is It Safe to Skip Your Period Using Birth Control? An Ob-Gyn Explains
Here’s what happens if you skip the placebo pills. Oct. 4, 2017 Your period is agitating enough on a regular old day, but some occasions make that monthly visit almost [...]
Why You Might Bleed After Having Sex for the First Time
BY HANNAH ORENSTEIN OCT 3, 2017 You might have heard that it's possible to bleed after having sex. It might sound kind of freaky, but it can actually be pretty normal. [...]
Ectopic Pregnancy: What Moms-to-Be Need to Know About This Pregnancy Complication
PREGNANCYWOMEN'S HEALTH 10/3/17 While most often the fallopian tube is the primary site of implantation causing a tubal pregnancy – ectopic pregnancies can implant on other sites such as the [...]
IUD Myths That Need to Be Cleared Up Once and for All
This birth control method is becoming more popular, but many misconceptions about IUDs still persist. Sept. 27, 2017 The use of IUDs has exploded recently, increasing from 2 percent of [...]
Ectopic Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
Dr. Kecia Gaither Offers Tips for Mothers-To-Be About Ectopic Pregnancy New York, NY (PRWEB) September 27, 2017 For pregnancy to occur, an egg must be released from the ovary, travel through [...]
Ectopic Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New York, NY, September 27, 2017 – For pregnancy to occur, an egg must be released from the ovary, travel through the fallopian tube, and be met and fertilized there [...]
6 Myths About Birth Control Pills You Can Safely Ignore
Can birth control make you gain weight? Or raise cancer risk? Here’s what the science says. September 26 The Pill holds the title for the most common method of birth [...]
Does Getting an IUD Hurt? An Ob-Gyn Tells the Truth
The pain varies from person to person, but here’s the general process. Sept. 26, 2017 Most women tend to get a little nervous when it comes to anything involving a [...]
Does Birth Control Make You Gain Weight? An Ob-Gyn Answers
This is one of the most common questions about birth control your ob-gyn gets asked. Managing weight is enough of a headache already, so the last thing any woman wants [...]
What You Need to Know About Kate Middleton’s Pregnancy Condition, Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Erica Loop Sep 19, 2017 You may have been hearing the words “hyperemesis gravidarum” more than a lot lately, thanks to one very royal pregnancy. Kate Middleton is expecting again, and — like [...]
Forgot to Take Your Birth Control Pill? Here’s What to Do
Even the most organized and responsible among us forget to take the Pill once in awhile. Setting a daily timer on your phone helps, but stuff happens. Real talk: This [...]
Does Birth Control Actually Clear Up Acne? An Ob-Gyn Explains
You’ve probably heard at least one friend swear that her acne cleared up once she started on the Pill. But then again, many women start taking birth control around the same time [...]
Can Antibiotics Mess Up Your Birth Control? An Ob-Gyn Explains
It’s pretty rare to get pregnant while properly (the key is properly) taking birth control pills, yet many women feel a little voice of paranoia in the back of their [...]
What The Shape Of Your Bump Can (and Can’t) Tell You
Holly Pevzner, Contributing Writer, September 2017 HIGH MEANS IT'S A BOY, AND CARRYING LOW POINTS TO A GIRL—RIGHT? NOT EXACTLY. HERE’S WHAT THE SHAPE OF YOUR BUMP REALLY MEANS. We’ve all heard [...]
Do I Need a Pap Test Every Year?
Double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Dr. Kecia Gaither Offers Tips on Cancer Screening New York, NY (PRWEB) September 14, 2017 Before the Pap test was adopted as a [...]
Do I Need a Pap Test Every Year?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New York, NY, September 14, 2017 – Before the Pap test was adopted as a standard screening test in the 1950s, cervical cancer was among the leading causes of cancer [...]
Can You Use Breastfeeding for Birth Control? An Ob-Gyn Explains
It sounds too good to be true, but here’s how it actually works. Sept. 14, 2017 Breastfeeding could keep you from getting pregnant? This one sure sounds like a hoax, [...]
Can Your Birth Control Cause Blood Clots? An Ob-Gyn Explains
It’s a serious concern, so let’s look at the facts. Sept. 12, 2017 Birth control has many benefits beyond preventing pregnancy (hello, fewer menstrual cramps) but like any medication, it [...]
