Knowing when to stay and when to switch providers can shape your hemophilia care journey. Learn how to spot red flags, navigate tough conversations, and advocate for a care team that truly works with you.
Cover all bases:
Life protection with hemophilia
From work and parenting to pain management, relationships, and medical care, true protection means covering all bases. To celebrate Hemophilia Awareness Month, we’ve created a series of practical, supportive articles to help you advocate for yourself and your child, navigate important conversations, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Living with severe hemophilia often means pain is part of daily life. This column shares strategies for understanding different types of pain and responding in ways that help restore a sense of control.
Advocacy doesn’t always mean protests or politics; sometimes it begins with a parent learning everything they can to protect their child. One mother shares how speaking up for her sons with hemophilia helped teach them to one day speak for themselves.
Hemophilia can affect many aspects of life, including sexual health. If you have hemophilia, sexual activity is generally safe as long as certain precautions are taken.
Deciding whether to tell your employer you have hemophilia can feel overwhelming, especially if symptoms affect your work. Learn about your legal protections, how to request reasonable accommodations, and practical steps to prepare for a confident, solution-focused conversation.