Tag: women’s health
Emma’s Story: 102 Days in the NICU
This post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
In late July 2023, I was sitting in a meeting at work when suddenly it felt like...
Black Maternal Health | Kansas City MomCast Sponsored Episode
This podcast is sponsored by University Health.
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Much of this...
What an OB/GYN Wants You to Know About Menopause
This post is written and sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
There is as much misconception about menopause and hormone treatment as there is misinformation. Our...
A Chance at Motherhood
This post is written and sponsored by University Health.
After your baby arrives, you’ll likely pick a favorite story to read to them again and...
Parenting While in Pain: The Push Through Effect
I’ve long suffered with pain. I’ve had Cerebral Palsy since birth which has caused other painful conditions such as neuropathy (nerve pain) for the...
I Had a Stroke at 26 Years Old
On October 9, 2022, I was 26 years old and had a stroke.
I was taking a nap, and I woke up to go to...
Dealing with Chronic Migraines as a Mom
Chocolate. Bright lights. Too much sugar. Not enough sugar. Stress. Tension. Wine. Hormones. Bad posture. Breastfeeding. Dehydration. Exhaustion. Fridays.
All these things trigger my migraines,...
8 Truths About Menopause
This post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
Some women fear menopause because of symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep problems and decreased sex...
Kansas City MomCast Episode 14 | Pelvic Floor Health
We get personal with local Lee's Summit mom and Pelvic Floor OT, Dr. Kassie DeWitt. In our conversation, we cover all things pelvic floor...
Finding Relief for Tech Neck
This post is sponsored by F.I.T. Muscle and Joint Clinic, with eight locations across the metro.
For most of my adult life, I've experienced headaches caused...
Listening to My Body May Have Saved My Life
This post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
A few months ago, I began having significant right lower quadrant pain. I messaged my primary care...
Why I Love the Freedom of a Menstrual Cup
Let me tell you about the wonderful tool I use about one week out of every month — a menstrual cup! I have never felt...
Everything You Need To Know About Endometriosis
This post is written and sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
Some think it’s too personal, embarrassing or just plain rude to talk about “that time...
My First Colonoscopy and Why I Had One
There are so many jokes I could use to start this piece. Or so many raunchy jokes about poop and things like that. But...
What I Wish I’d Known about Infertility
1 in 8 couples is impacted by infertility.
As women, we spend our whole young lives being warned about getting pregnant, discussions on virginity,...
