When Does the Second Trimester Start? Understanding Pregnancy Weeks & Stages
TL;DR Second Trimester Guide Pregnancy is different for every woman. For some, it can be a fairly smooth journey, while for others it may feel more challenging. Many expecting women find the first trimester to be an uphill climb, with morning sickness, heartburn, sore breasts, and constant fatigue making daily life harder. If you’ve already […]
Delayed Cord Clamping at Delivery
TL;DR What is the function of the placenta? The placenta provides the fetus with essential functions similar to those of organs like the lungs, kidneys, and digestive system, including transferring oxygen and nutrients from the mother and removing waste products like carbon dioxide from the fetus. It also serves as an endocrine organ, producing hormones […]
Your Annual Well Woman Exam: Why It Matters and What to Expect
When you’re healthy and life is busy, it’s easy to put your annual check-up on the back burner. But that one hour you spend at a well-woman exam could be one of the most important steps you take toward feeling more connected to your body—and more confident in your care. This isn’t just a box […]
First Trimester, First Steps: How to Care for Yourself Early On?
You saw the two pink lines. Maybe your heart skipped a beat. Maybe you smiled, maybe you cried—or maybe you just sat there, letting it all sink in. If you’re in your first trimester, you’re likely feeling a mix of emotions: excitement, nerves, curiosity, and a whole lot of ‘what now?’ Just as you’re beginning […]
Why 20s Are the Best Time to Find a Women’s Health Provider
You’re in your twenties. Maybe you’re nailing your career goals, or maybe you’re still figuring it all out. Maybe you’re thinking about starting a family someday, or maybe not. You could be focused on travel, love, or simply learning to love yourself. No matter where life has you right now—your reproductive health matters.
And not in a “you should go to the doctor because you’re supposed to” kind of way. We’re talking about something much more personal: choosing someone who gets you, listens to you, and can walk beside you through every twist and turn—from your first birth control conversation to your last hot flash. That kind of relationship? It starts now.