7 Moms Who Are “Totally Fine!” But Should Definitely Go Get That Symptom Checked Out
Being a mom means being a CEO in all aspects of our kids’ lives — especially their healthcare. Even the most disorganized among us have the pediatrician on speed dial, or teeth cleanings booked months in advance. But how many of us have the same vigilance when it comes to our own check-ups? Many women these days don’t even have a go-to doctor, let alone keep up with regular appointments, and while self-care is great, it can’t replace professional medical care when it matters. Enter Wellstar, a partner in healthcare with deep community roots and a commitment to convenience which makes caring for your health easy and seamless.
While health scares are no joke, we’ve identified seven types of moms who probably (OK, definitely) need to step up their doctor game:
Sports Mom
Between one kid’s soccer games and another kid’s swim meets, it can feel like you’re a full-time chauffeur, coach, cheer squad, and equipment manager. When your family’s extracurricular activities are a full-time job, it can be hard to find the time to go grocery shopping, let alone book an appointment for that recurring UTI that’s been sidelining you all season. But the Wellstar Women’s Health team provides state-of-the art diagnostic screenings for all types of personal and reproductive care, from pregnancy and fertility treatment to gynecological well visits. So stop stuffing that trunk with lacrosse sticks and turn your attention to your own undercarriage, for once.
Hermit Mom
Let’s be real: it’s been a tough couple of years, and out of an abundance of caution you haven’t really left the house since… well, March of 2020. You’ve homeschooled, you’ve ordered in, you’ve kept your family and your whole community safer with your vigilance. But you’ve also let all of your checkups lapse — and Dr. Internet is just turning you into a hypochondriac! The great news? You can baby step your way back into taking care of your health. No matter what’s concerning you, Wellstar lets you book a virtual telehealth appointment with a nearby provider to get personalized care from the comfort of your own home.
Night-Owl Mom
Are you a “revenge bedtime procrastinator”? That’s the genius (and fitting) term for when you spend so much time on everyone but you, that when the work day is done and your kids go to bed, you just have to stay up until 1:00 a.m. watching TV, or playing games on your phone, or scrolling social media until your eyes start to ache in their sockets. But blue light blocking glasses and triple espressos will only do so much if you’re burning the stress-relief candle at both ends. Getting an annual checkup can help you determine whether your bone-deep exhaustion is coming from all of that after-hours reality TV streaming, or something more serious, like a vitamin deficiency.
Needle-Phobic Mom
Did the phrase “blood draw” just make you want to faint? Do you wince even at the mention of shots? We get it — most people don’t like needles, and for those of us who really (like REALLY really) don’t like needles, it can be a reason to put off going to a doctor in all but the most dire circumstances. But Wellstar’s holistic approach to healthcare is tailored to every patient’s individual needs, with supportive, personalized care that can handle even the most extreme phobias. So don’t let fear keep you from making your healthcare a priority.
PTA Mom
Teacher appreciation potluck luncheon? No prob. Spring carnival with face painting, balloon art, and a performance by the dance team? You’re all over it! Annual checkup that’s already two months overdue? Hmmm, maybe after the big fundraiser auction. Listen, we love a multitasking mom who gives her precious time to her kids’ school, but if you’re volunteering so much that you’re de-prioritizing your own care, it’s time to take a step back from the bake sale. Booking a wellness screening with Wellstar is quick, easy, and totally painless (unlike manning a bounce house ticket booth at 9:00 a.m. on a Saturday, just sayin.)
Health Nut Mom
You whip up smoothie bowls for breakfast, only buy organic, and somehow manage to make it to the gym three times a week in between juggling work, school drop-off and pick-up, and fifteen loads of laundry. You’re a clean-living fitness goddess, and we salute you. But all of that exercise has done something weird to your ankle, and you’re totally going to look up a specialist to check it out… one of these days. It’s crazy how we can put so much effort into some aspects of our health, and almost none into others. But full-body wellness means making sure you get professional care when you need it. If you wouldn’t risk eating genetically modified produce, why risk a stress fracture? Book that check-up, friend, and stick to low-impact yoga in the meantime.
Generalized Anxiety Mom
No judgment — there are so many things to worry about these days that frankly it’s a miracle we don’t all fall into this category. But even when it sends you into a panic, it’s always better to have more information about your health than less. Do you read women’s magazines and skip past first-person essays like “I Almost Died of Skin Cancer” because there’s a mole on your back that you think is maaaaybe starting to stick out more, but you can’t really see it in the mirror, and every time you remember it, you have to distract yourself with two hours of mind-numbing home reno television? Take a deep breath and book a visit with a Wellstar dermatologist. Hey, it’ll be one less thing to worry about!
