A new season begins. Wishing our community moments of color, calm, and renewal in the weeks ahead. Happy first day of fall. 🍂

Considering hormone therapy for menopause symptoms? Learn how different types may affect blood clot risk and what to discuss with your healthcare provider. bit.ly/menopause-clotting

Pregnancy and the weeks after your baby is born can increase your risk for a dangerous blood clot. Learn about important risk factors, ways to reduce your risk, and symptoms that should never be ignored. Explore our pregnancy and clotting resources, including a discussion guide to review before talking with your healthcare provider: bit.ly/pregnancy_clotting

Exercising outdoors during the summer is a great way to stay fit, but it's important to remember the potential risks when the temperatures heat up. Stay hydrated and listen to your body. Check out some top tips shared by Women's Health about how to stay healthy while exercising outdoors during the summer months: buff.ly/wCtNxqp

Wishing everyone a safe and restful Fourth of July weekend. However you’re spending it — traveling, gathering, resting, or remembering someone you love — we hope the days ahead bring moments of peace, connection, and care.

Pregnancy and the postpartum period naturally increase the risk for blood clots. For some women, inherited clotting disorders, also known as thrombophilia, may further compound that risk. Many women may be unaware of a genetic predisposition for clotting, particularly if they have never personally experienced a blood clot. Family history, prior clotting events, pregnancy complications, and other health factors may all be important to discuss with a healthcare provider. As part of National Women’s Health Month, and during National Women's Health Week, the Rowan Foundation is continuing to share educational resources focused on pregnancy, postpartum recovery, thrombophilia, and informed women’s health conversations. Understanding thrombophilia: bit.ly/genetic-clotting Learn more: bit.ly/pregnancy_clotting

Blood clot symptoms can vary, and some people may experience few symptoms or none at all. The signs listed here are among the more common symptoms that may occur depending on where a clot is located. Knowing possible warning signs may help people seek timely medical attention. Swipe through to learn more. Visit alexrowanfoundation.org for educational resources.

National Women’s Health Month is here, and all May long the Rowan Foundation is spotlighting women’s health and clotting risk across a lifetime. From contraception and family planning, to pregnancy and postpartum, to menopause and midlife health, informed choices matter at every stage. We’re sharing new resources, stories, and women-centered health education throughout the month, with continued focus on awareness of blood clot risks that can affect women at key points across life. Strong women deserve clear information, thoughtful care, and the power to make informed decisions. Follow along all month.

Women’s health and clotting awareness can intersect across many stages of life, from family planning and birth control, to pregnancy and childbirth, to menopause and some forms of hormone therapy. This month, the Rowan Foundation is sharing new information and resources to help women better understand clotting risks, recognize symptoms, and have more informed conversations about their health. Today, we’re introducing our new infographic on women’s health and clotting across a lifetime: bit.ly/LifeStage-Clotting Later this week, we’ll begin a focused look at contraception and clotting, with additional resources to support safer, more informed decision-making.