A Mother’s Day Message from Dr. Westford: Embracing Wellness
Mother’s Day is celebrated with flowers and dinners out, but the real celebration of our Mom’s comes with good health.
Motherhood is a journey marked by deep love, quiet strength, and extraordinary sacrifice. As mothers, you show up every day for your families, often placing your own needs last. This Mother’s Day, I want to gently remind you of something important: you deserve to feel well, too.
Over the years, I’ve had the honor of working with women from all walks of life. Many of them are mothers—caregivers, professionals, organizers, and emotional anchors for everyone around them. And yet, when fatigue lingers, when weight gain feels unexplainable, when sleep doesn’t refresh, they tell themselves it’s just “part of getting older.”
But here’s the truth: many of those symptoms are tied to hormonal changes that can be addressed—and managed—so you can reclaim your energy, your mood, and your confidence.
Understanding the Changes
As women transition through perimenopause and menopause, hormone levels fluctuate and decline. That can bring on a range of symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, brain fog, mood swings, low libido, and persistent fatigue.
These changes are natural—but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through them. At my practice in Sugar Land, we take a whole-person approach to midlife wellness. I no longer provide OB/GYN services, but I remain deeply committed to women’s health—specifically the hormonal, metabolic, and emotional shifts that happen after childbearing years.
Personalized Hormone Optimization
Hormone health is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why I use Biote® Pellet Therapy to deliver bioidentical hormones in a way that’s consistent and tailored to your body’s needs. Many of my patients notice improved energy, clarity, sleep, and mood within weeks of beginning treatment.
Hormone optimization isn’t just about easing discomfort—it’s about restoring balance so you can thrive in this chapter of life.
Weight Management with Compassion and Strategy
Weight gain during and after menopause is not a willpower issue—it’s a hormonal and metabolic one. That’s why we also offer medically supported weight management, including GLP-1 therapies like semaglutide, nutritional counseling, and personalized lifestyle strategies.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. We’re here to help you feel stronger, lighter, and more in control of your health.
You’re Worth the Investment
This Mother’s Day, I hope you’ll pause and ask yourself, “How am I feeling—really?” If you’ve been ignoring symptoms, pushing through the fatigue, or telling yourself it’s too late to make a change, I want you to know: it’s not.
You are the foundation of your family, but you can’t pour from an empty cup. Let this season be the one where you finally prioritize your wellness—not out of guilt, but out of self-respect and love.
Ready to Reclaim Your Health?
If you’re experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance or struggling with weight gain that doesn’t seem to budge, I invite you to schedule a consultation. Let’s work together to create a personalized plan that supports your goals and honors your life.
Dr. Yvette F. Westford, MD, FACOG
15200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 385
Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 (281) 201-2606
🌐 www.drwestford.com
Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and health-filled Mother’s Day.
Warmly,
Dr. Yvette Westford
