Monica’s Plea: Please Call Your Doctor With Any New Postpatrum Symptoms
Written by Judy Boyd, mother of Monica Boyd Ashworth, who died of a pulmonary embolism on March 7, 2024, 12 days after giving birth to her son. I want to…
Listen To Your Body: Mariah’s Story
…effect of the birth control I was taking. In addition to taking my prescribed blood thinners, I also incorporated other approaches like daily hot water soaks, excluding dairy from my…
Women’s Health Month 2026
…Young Adulthood Hormonal birth control …
The Nurse Said I Was Wasting Their Time: Elizabeth’s Story
…years old and no one in my family had ever heard of this. I had been on birth control since I was 15 and I had a 5 year old…
I Was Skeptical About Getting Scanned — The Results Changed Everything: Amanda’s Story
…ever heard of this. I had been on birth control since I was 15 and I had a 5 year old son. I was shocked. After a trial of blood…
The Evolving Story of Pregnancy Outcome, Thromboembolism and Thrombophilia
…In the beginning of pregnancy, preventing maternal bleeding and …
National Blood Clot Alliance
…fibrillation, cancer, traumatic injury, and risks related to …
DVT and PE Blood Clots
…at risk. Women in particular face unique blood clot risks …
Air Travel and Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT
…and doctors say obesity, blood abnormalities and being on …
Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Having a Blood Clot
…the protocol for travel? How will my clot affect my home and work …