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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.

What It’s Really Like to Have PCOS

Natalia Lusinski Sep 23 2016 September is National PCOS Awareness Month. What is PCOS, you say? In other words, polycystic ovary syndrome. I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t have [...]

September Is National PCOS Awareness Month

Natalia Lusinski Sep 23 2016 September is National PCOS Awareness Month, so we all become better informed about polycystic ovary syndrome. You may not think it affects you, though many [...]

What It’s Really Like To Have PCOS

What It’s Really Like To Have PCOS, Because It Affects Different Women In Different Ways Natalia Lusinski Sep 23 September is National PCOS Awareness Month. What is PCOS, you say? [...]

National PCOS Awareness Month

September Is National PCOS Awareness Month, And Here's What Experts Want You To Know About It Natalia Lusinski Sep 23 September is National PCOS Awareness Month, so we all become [...]

The ABC’s of ZIKA

The world as we know it has changed— and it changed on February 1-2016 when the World Health Organization declared ZIKA a public health emergency of international proportions. Overnight, it [...]

‘Bump’ The Risk of Summer Heat

Originally Posted to Huffington Post; July 15, 2016 By Dr. Kecia Gaither With the mid-point of the summer season blazing forth, heat waves such as that experienced by the New [...]

What Your Menstrual Cycle Says About Your Fertility

Originally Posted to Medical Daily; July 14, 2015 By: Lizzette Borrelli Every time we go to the OB/GYN, we hear the question, “When was the first day of your last [...]

New Apps Provide Birth Control Without A Doctor’s Visit – But Is That A Good Thing?

Originally published on Cafe Mom's 'The Stir' - June 23, 2016 By: Jacqueline Burt Cote It sounds like a dream come true: an app or website that allows you to [...]

You Should Worry About The Zika Virus, Even If You Aren’t Pregnant

By Johanna Ferreira Earlier this year, my roommate and I began making plans to travel to Mexico for a friend’s wedding. I had never been to Mexico before and have [...]

9 Fascinating Facts About Vaginas That Will Change Your Life

By: Krissy Brady  As far as body parts go, the vagina is probably the most fascinating and most impressive body part you have — and chances are, you have more [...]

Why Isn’t My Baby Dropping? The Experts Weigh In

Originally Posted on ROMPER By Samantha Darby It's pretty standard when you become a mother to learn a few lessons, like "don't drop the baby." But when you're preparing to [...]

Nine Weird Nipple Things That Are Actually Totally Normal

Posted on Self.com on March 30, 2016 By: Rachel Jacoby Zoldan Little hair here, little bump there? Here’s what’s normal when it comes to your nips—and when you should seek [...]

PREECLAMPSIA: Unnraveling the Mysterious Disease That Affects Pregnant Women

Posted: March 25, 2016 on ParentHerald.com By: Jackie Pasaol Preeclampsia is one of the most common disorders in pregnancy that remained a mystery to many people. Unfortunately, the lack of [...]

Respect the ‘Big P’: A Closer Look at Preeclampsia

Spring has graciously sprung and with it has come new opportunities, new alliances, and of course new perspectives. As a maternal fetal medicine specialist, my daily menu of high-risk complications [...]

11 Early Signs of Pregnancy You Can’t Ignore

Originally Posted on SheKnows.com: February 12, 2016 By Bethany Ramos Early pregnancy symptoms could confirm the big news before you pee on a stick. When it comes to getting pregnant, [...]

Nine Natural Remedies For Cramps That May Help Ease The Pain

Originally Posted on Bustle.com: January 13, 2016 By Toria Sheffield Cramps suck. There's no way around it and no silver lining for that playbook. However, there are some pretty solid [...]

10 Pressing Questions Women ask their OB/GYNs – Answered

By Caroline Olney We've all sat through high school sex ed and we've all been subjected to the "birds and bees" talk, but judging from how many vague queries we've [...]

A Mother’s Heart: The Link Between Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease

By Kecia Gaither "The times they are a changing." Indeed, that's a powerful statement. It certainly applies to what's happening in the area ofprenatal care. Women being older and delaying [...]

Seven Ways Essential Oils Can Prevent Pregnancy Woes

By Julie Revelant Essential oils have been used for thousands of years and as women continue to make informed choices during pregnancy and childbirth, they’re also turning to natural remedies [...]

Include Parents in Periviable Birth Plans, Says OB/GYN Groups

By: Molly Walker When periviable (extremely premature) birth occurs or appears inevitable, clinicians should counsel parents or family on expected fetal outcomes as well as appropriate interventions, according to the [...]