Reproductive freedom for all ♀

About

Outside of her clinical duties, Dr. Tatum has a passion for patient advocacy and volunteers with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has been featured on multiple national news outlets, discussing challenges facing her patients and practitioners in her field. She also enjoys being a mother to her twins. She loves traveling, running, and trying new restaurants.

“I was drawn to medicine from a background in engineering, as medicine allowed me to put my problem-solving ability to use in an exciting and useful way. I truly enjoy developing relationships with women that allow me to take part in beautiful moments throughout their lives. I believe good care starts with great communication, compassion, and mutual respect, creating a safe place for my patients without any judgment that allows us to work together as a team to make personalized healthcare decisions.”

Reddit Testimonial (r/childfree)

This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, “I am an obgyn in Austin, Texas and I’ve performed many sterilizations and hysterectomies on patients without children and those who desire a childfree life. It has been evident to me that a shift in medicine has been needed from the paternalistic way of practicing in the past regarding sterilization. I feel even more strongly that in our current climate we have a need to help patients gain access to the contraception (permanent if preferred) they desire to avoid being in a situation where someone could be forced to carry a pregnancy they don’t want. We are located in North Austin and have a clinic that strives to provide a safe space for all patients regardless of gender identity or reproductive plans. We also strive to provide trauma-informed care.”