Semara Thomas, MD, FACOG, MSc

03/26/2026

Mindfulness isn’t “hippy dippy” or “woo-woo”. It’s taking control of your nervous system in a world designed to destroy it 💚

Swipe through for a few mindfulness practices you can start using today 🌿🤍 —>

03/24/2026

Your mind deserves just as much attention as your body during IVF cycles 🧘‍♀️ Here are a few easy, simple mindfulness tips for keeping your mind calm on your fertility journey

Send this to a friend who’s going through IVF too 🫂

03/24/2026

03/19/2026

If trying for baby #2 hasn't gone the way you expected… you are not alone 🧡

Secondary infertility is real, valid, and way more common than most people talk about.

Swipe through to learn about secondary infertility and some of the reasons why it happens —>

03/17/2026

I promise we say these things for a reason! 😂

During the two-week wait, it’s so tempting to take a pregnancy test early, but there are a few reasons we usually recommend waiting. Testing too soon can lead to a false negative, simply because it's too early to detect pregnancy. And if you had an hCG trigger shot as part of a natural cycle protocol, it can actually cause a false positive on a home test.

A blood test at the right time is much more accurate and gives clearer answers.

We know the wait is hard, but there's a reason we say it. 🤍

03/12/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 💛

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet many go years without a diagnosis. If you’re experiencing severe period pain, pelvic pain, or fertility challenges, know that your symptoms are valid and help is available.

03/11/2026

March is recognized as Endometriosis Awareness Month — an opportunity to increase understanding of a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide.

Raising awareness helps promote earlier conversations, informed healthcare decisions, and improved patient support. By sharing education and real experiences, we can help reduce stigma and encourage individuals to seek professional medical guidance when symptoms arise.

Swipe through to learn more and join the conversation on women’s health awareness.

03/05/2026

This Women's History Month, I'm honoring Dr. Georgeanna Seegar Jones.

From discovering the role of hCG in pregnancy to bringing IVF to the United States (despite FIERCE political and cultural backlash), she refused to let doubt or resistance define what was possible 🙌

Swipe through to learn more about Dr. Jones contributions to the world of fertility —>

03/03/2026

Regular cycles *suggest* you're ovulating, but they don't guarantee things like healthy egg quality, a receptive uterus, or balanced hormones 🧬

Many women with a consistent 28-day cycle face infertility.

Only proper testing can get to the bottom of what’s really going on 👩‍⚕️

Did this myth surprise you?

02/26/2026

Let’s talk about menopause! Yes…MENOPAUSE 🗣️

For the first time in history, menopause is a hot topic in healthcare.

In late 2025, the FDA removed the decades-old "black box" warning from menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The change follows updated scientific evidence and a more affirmed understanding of the treatment’s positive impact on women’s health 📈

More than 80% of women never seek care for menopause symptoms. You don't have to suffer through this transition alone.

Swipe through to learn more about HRT for women in midlife —>

02/24/2026

Very interesting news!! The FDA has now approved self-swab testing for HPV 🎉

For years, some women with pelvic pain disorders have avoided in-person pap spears because they’re uncomfortable or even painful

Self-screening at home is a major step forward for women's healthcare, giving women more opportunity to stay on top of their cervical health 🧡

02/19/2026

Morning sickness is super normal during pregnancy, but just “powering through it” is not! 🤢

From herbal remedies to prescription medication like Diclegis, there are TONS of options for nausea 🌱 swipe through for a few tips —>

What methods have worked for your morning sickness? 🤔