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 to Do When You’re Constipated During Pregnancy
By Edgary Rodríguez R., Nov 28, 2022 "Gut motility decreases during pregnancy due to hormonal influences," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine and the director of [...]
What Acupuncture Can Do For Some Of The Most Common Pregnancy Pains
By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan, Nov 26, 2022 "Acupuncture's premise of action is to unblock energy channels within the body effectively," says double board certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. [...]
Breast Soreness Before a Period—Why Does It Happen?
By Ashley Mateo, Nov 24, 2022 "The medical term for premenstrual breast swelling and tenderness is cyclical mastalgia," Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, and the director of perinatal services [...]
Senior Sex: Top Tips for People Older Than 65
By Helen Massy, Nov 22, 2022 Kecia Gaither, M.D., is board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, and the director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, [...]
What Is Multifetal Reduction—and Should I Consider It?
By Wendy Wisner, Nov 22, 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, a double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, agrees with this sentiment, and emphasizes the economic strain that can [...]
Thanksgiving Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
By Elisa Cinelli, Nov 21, 2022 "Eating under-cooked meats increases the risk of developing infections such as listeria or salmonella," says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS/MBA, FACOG, a double board-certified OB/GYN and [...]
Drinking During Pregnancy May Change Baby’s Brain Structure
By Eileen Bailey, Nov 21, 2022 “Alcohol consumption mechanisms appear to be layered, with both immediate and long-term effects,” said Dr. Kecia Gaither, the director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC [...]
Acupuncture During Pregnancy May Help Relieve Low Back and Pelvic Pain
By Kaitlin Vogel, Nov 21, 2022 “I think it’s important to keep an open mind on various approaches to medical care — holistically, Western medicine, Eastern medicine, and otherwise,” said Dr. Kecia [...]
Breastfeeding May Benefit Maternal Heart Health
By Rachel MacPherson, CPT, Nov 11, 2022 "This is a fascinating and groundbreaking study. Research has always delved for the most part into health benefits for the baby, but not so [...]
Study Finds Major Risk Factor for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
By George Citroner, Nov 9 2022 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, the director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City, noted that “the specific underlying pathophysiology [...]
What to Expect at a Gynecologist Checkup
By Brianna Graham, Nov 9, 2022 At some point during your visit, your provider will also check your breasts for lumps. “Your doctor will also keep an eye out for nipple [...]
The Products Doctors Used To Handle Their Menopause Symptoms
By Tessa Flores, Nov 9, 2022 A deeply hydrating a calming facial cream, an aromatherapy kit and diffuser and an internet-famous personal neck fan. Menopause can take effect between the ages of 45-55, according to Dr. Kecia Gaither, a [...]
Polyhydramnios: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Jennifer Larson, Nov 8, 2022 “During labor, it is important to be vigilant about the possibility of cord prolapse,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist, and [...]
What You Eat Doesn’t Change How Your Vagina Smells
By Leandra Beabout, Nov 4, 2022 However, medical experts say there's no evidence to support these claims. Kecia Gaither, M.D., is board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine and director of perinatal [...]
Why Does Everything Smell Bad When You’re Pregnant?
By Nicola Appleton, Nov 04, 2022 “[Smell] hypersensitivity is typically noted in the first trimester and decreases as gestation continues,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS/MBA, FACOG, a double board-certified OB/GYN and [...]
How Ectopic Pregnancy Got Drawn Into the Abortion Debate
By Rozalynn S. Frazier, Oct 31, 2022 For more advanced ectopic pregnancies, in situations where a fallopian tube has ruptured, or for patients who have a preexisting condition that interferes with the [...]
Everything You Need to Know About IUD Insertion
By Simone Marie Scully, Oct 26, 2022 “Many times your health provider will opt to place an IUD with menses, as the cervix will be slightly dilated,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, [...]
The Products Porn Stars Use To Have Sex While On Their Periods
By Tessa Flores, Oct 25, 2022 "While the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, douching with warm water, if one must, is a viable choice over utilizing douches with chemicals and fragrances," said Dr. [...]
COVID in pregnant women
By Risa Kerslake, Oct 24, 2022 Pregnancy is a time when your immune system isn’t at its strongest, explains Dr. Kecia Gaither, who is double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine. [...]
The 7 Best Nausea Bands For Pregnancy, According To Experts
By Megan Gray, Oct. 22, 2022 Another option on the market is battery-operated acustimulation bands that use low-voltage electrical pulses to prevent nausea. Dr. Gaither tells Scary Mommy, “Research has shown [...]
