Kia was a 40-year-old single mother to her 10-year-old son. Imagine her surprise when she found out she was pregnant. An unexpected pregnancy can be a bitter pill to swallow for any woman. Still, for women who are older and more settled into their life, the shock of an unplanned pregnancy ...

Joselyn’s life was complicated. She was separated from her husband when she discovered she was pregnant. To add to the complexity of her circumstances, it was not her husband’s baby.  Her mother suggested she schedule an appointment at A Woman’s Place Medical Clinic. When s...

When Glenda found out she was pregnant, she had so many mixed emotions. She found herself in a one-sided relationship and knew she couldn’t rely on the baby’s father for support. Not knowing what steps to take first, her friend recommended she contact A Woman’s Place Medical Cli...

Aubrey found herself alone and pregnant without support.    Not knowing where to turn, she scheduled an appointment at A Woman’s Place Medical Clinic. What she remembers most about the first time she walked into the clinic was how everyone treated her with warmth and kindness. ...

The last thing you need during the COVID-19 quarantine is concerns over whether you have contracted a sexually transmitted infection or disease (STI/STD). With all this extra time on your hands, it’s natural to start having low levels of anxiety about health concerns.    Maybe ...

While face masks and social distancing are part of our everyday life right now, many women are concerned about what COVID-19 means for their relationships, sexual health, or pregnancy. We’re breaking down some of the most asked questions our clients have, so you can be more proactive and empow...

If you or someone you know has been in need of non-urgent medical care since COVID-19 outbreak, you may have heard the word telehealth. If you’ve never used it before, you may have questions about what it is or concerns about whether or not you should use it.   What Is Telehealth? ...

When everything around you goes as planned, it’s easy to think you’ve got this whole “life thing” figured out. It only takes one curveball to shatter the illusion that despite our best efforts, none of us are truly in control of our lives. We all handle uncertainty differentl...

Even for women in the best relationships, Valentine's Day can feel like a lot of pressure. It feels like the expectation for the whole holiday revolves around the perfect date night.    That's why this year, we're choosing to focus on Galentine's Day instead.  ...

The new year allows us to pause and consider what we want to change in our lives. For many women, the need for self-care is a top priority. As women, we are good at taking care of others and forgetting about our own needs.   A quick Google search for "self-care" will produce a h...