Ep 44: Protecting Women’s Healthcare With Kate Ryder

Women’s ability to access high-quality, affordable, healthcare is a huge issue. From conception to asking questions about IVF and egg freezing, to our peri and postmenopausal life stages, we need easy access to specialized care for a lifetime. That’s exactly why Kate Ryder created Maven Clinic, a comprehensive 24/7 virtual platform that offers support and referrals related to fertility and family planning, pregnancy, postpartum health, adoption, surrogacy, parenting, and menopause.  Kate details how she went from journalist to startup founder, and how Maven provides straightforward access to care for women at all life stages.  Takeaways: Increasing access to affordable fertility care is crucial for women's health. Maven Clinic provides comprehensive support and referrals for various stages of women's health. The need for more women in the healthcare industry and venture capital The impact of recent IVF restrictions in Alabama on patients and clinics. Chapters:  00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Access to Fertility Care 06:52 The Origin Story of Maven Clinic 14:43 Expanding Services to Support Conception and Menopause 26:53 The Unprecedented Situation in Alabama 28:17 The Need for Comprehensive Women's Health Services Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices