About Us
Why We Exist
Too many women are left quietly wondering, “Is this normal?”
Maybe you’ve been waking up tired, no matter how much sleep you get. Maybe your mood has changed in ways you can’t quite explain. Perhaps something simply feels off, and you’re unsure whether to worry, wait or speak to someone.
So you do what many of us do. You pick up your phone and start searching.
But what you find isn’t always helpful. One article tells you it’s nothing. The next makes it sound like something serious. Within minutes, you feel more worried and confused than you did before you started looking.
We believe you deserve better than that.
FemPhases helps women understand the physical, hormonal and emotional changes they may experience through perimenopause, menopause, midlife and beyond.
We created FemPhases to bring a little calm to the questions women carry every day. The questions we ask quietly in our heads, search for late at night or mention to a friend who may not have the answers either.
We’re not here to frighten you or make every change sound like a crisis.
We’re here to offer something simpler: clear, compassionate, nurse-led guidance that helps you make sense of what your body might be telling you. We explain what may be happening, what might help and when it’s important to seek further support.
Because understanding can change how you feel. It can help you feel calmer, more prepared and more confident about what to do next. It can help you feel more like yourself again.
Every phase brings change. Some changes you expect. Others catch you completely off guard.
There are times when you sleep deeply and times when sleep feels almost impossible. Months when your energy carries you through everything, and months when simply reaching the end of the day takes real effort.
Your body changes. Your needs change. Your relationships, responsibilities and sense of self may change too.
And all the while, life keeps moving.
FemPhases is here for all of it. Not just one symptom or one chapter, but every phase you move through.
We want to help you walk into healthcare appointments feeling informed, prepared and able to explain what you’re experiencing. We want you to feel heard, supported and taken seriously.
With compassion. With clarity.
One phase at a time.
That is why we exist.
The Team
We’re three registered nurses who met while studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. That was many years ago now, but somehow, through all the changes life has brought, we’ve never really let go of one another.
Our careers took us in different directions different wards, different specialisms, and different corners of healthcare but the friendship remained. It carried us through career changes, life changes, late-night phone calls, and everything in between.
Over the years, between us, we’ve cared for people in hospitals, clinics, community settings, and during plenty of kitchen-table conversations too. No matter where we were working or who we were speaking to, one question kept coming up:
“Is this normal?”
Sometimes it came from a young woman worried about changes in her period. Sometimes it came from someone who couldn’t shake the exhaustion, no matter what she tried. Sometimes it came from a woman deep in perimenopause, wondering when she had stopped feeling like herself and whether she would ever feel like herself again.
At other times, the question came from the people around her: a partner who wanted to help but didn’t know how, a parent who had noticed something had changed, or a friend searching for the right thing to say.
What stayed with us wasn’t only how often the question was asked. It was what sat behind it every time: the need for clear, honest information that didn’t require a medical degree to understand.
That conversation became FemPhases.
What We’re Here to Do
Our mission is simple: to make reliable health information feel less overwhelming and more human.
FemPhases is not a medical practice. We do not diagnose, treat, or replace your doctor or healthcare professional. We take complex health topics and explain them in clear, compassionate language.
We hope that when you speak to a healthcare professional, you feel better informed, more prepared, and confident enough to ask the questions that matter to you.
Who FemPhases Is For
FemPhases was created with women’s health at its heart, but we have always wanted the door to be open wider than that.
If you’re a partner trying to understand what someone you love is going through, you’re welcome here. If you’re a parent, sibling, friend, carer, or simply someone who wants to learn, there is something here for you too.
Because when the people around a woman understand what she is experiencing, everyone benefits.
What We Believe
We believe knowledge shouldn’t feel intimidating. It should feel like relief.
We believe no question is too small, too awkward, or too “silly” to ask. Some of the most important health conversations begin with a question that millions of people are quietly typing into a search engine at two o’clock in the morning:
“Is this normal?”
It is a brave question, and it deserves a thoughtful answer.
Our Hope for FemPhases
We hope FemPhases becomes a place where you feel understood, where you can find evidence-informed guidance, practical tools, and honest stories from women who understand because they have been there, too.
Understanding your body shouldn’t feel confusing, and no one should have to work everything out alone.
Welcome to FemPhases. We’re truly glad you’re here.
Our Promise
Empowering you to better understand what you may be experiencing, so you feel informed, supported and ready to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare professional.
The platform aims to:
01.
📖 We Educate
Clear, evidence-informed health education that helps you understand what’s happening without replacing professional medical advice.
02.
❤️ We Support
A welcoming space with practical guidance and real stories, so you feel informed, understood and less alone.
03.
🛠 We Empower
Simple digital tools to help you track your wellbeing, recognise patterns and prepare for healthcare appointments.
04.
🌱 We Inspire
Encouraging healthier habits, self-awareness and confident conversations with healthcare professionals through trusted education.
As you navigate your health journey, our promise is simple: to educate, support and empower you with trusted, evidence-informed information that helps you better understand your wellbeing. We hope to give you the confidence to ask questions, recognise changes and have informed conversations with your healthcare professional. Our content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about symptoms that concern you.”
Meet the Founders
FemPhases was founded by registered nurses committed to improving women’s health education. Through clinical experience and patient support, they recognised the need for clearer information about hormones, fertility, pregnancy, symptoms and menopause.
Uju Innocent – Registered Nurse
Menopause and Chronic Disease Prevention
Uju Innocent – Registered Nurse
Menopause and Chronic Disease Prevention
Uju is the main founder of FemPhases. She holds a BSc in Health Science Education in addition to her nursing qualification and is a licensed nurse in the United Kingdom.
Her academic background gives her a strong foundation in both clinical practice and health education, allowing her to combine practical patient care with clear, evidence-based communication. With a growing focus on menopause, hormonal health, chronic disease prevention, and patient education, Uju has developed clinical experience in women’s health and community-based care.
She has also completed additional professional training in women’s health, sexual health, menopause care, infection prevention, and ongoing professional development, strengthening her ability to understand, interpret, and communicate medical information in a safe, accurate, and accessible way.
Uju currently works as a practising nurse in the community, supporting patients through illness prevention, public health promotion, screening, infection prevention, and home-based care for vulnerable individuals. Her work is guided by current UK clinical guidelines, best practice standards, and a commitment to safe, compassionate, person-centred care.
As the main founder of FemPhases, Uju is dedicated to improving health literacy by providing accurate, fact-based information and practical tools that support women at different stages of life. Her approach is rooted in clarity, safety, prevention, and informed decision-making, helping women better understand their reproductive health, menopause journey, long-term well-being, and overall health.
- Email:hello@femphases.com
Evelyn Oteng – Registered Nurse
Mental Health and Hormonal Anxiety
Evelyn Oteng – Registered Nurse
Mental Health and Hormonal Anxiety
Evelyn Oteng is a registered nurse who graduated from a prestigious UK university with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She currently works as a nurse practitioner in a general practice in London and continues to expand her clinical knowledge through specialised training and ongoing professional development.
Evelyn brings depth, compassion, and practical experience to her work, with more than five years of experience across mental health, general nursing, women’s health, menopause care, sexual health, and hormonal anxiety. Her background allows her to support women with both the physical and emotional aspects of health, particularly during times of hormonal change and uncertainty.
She is committed to helping women better understand their bodies, symptoms, and overall wellbeing, especially in a society where misinformation can easily create confusion, fear, and anxiety. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, but she also believes that health information should feel clear, encouraging, and accessible.
Evelyn recognises that women deserve trustworthy advice that empowers rather than overwhelms them. As a member of the FemPhases team, she helps ensure that the information shared is accurate, up to date, and aligned with best practice, combining her clinical experience with a sincere dedication to women’s health and wellbeing.
- Email:hello@femphases.com
Chuks Madu – MD, PhD
Public Health Expert with over 10 years
Chuks Madu – MD, PhD
Public Health Expert with over 10 years
Chuks is an expert in public health with over 10 years of experience working in thoughtful, multidisciplinary organisations in reproductive health, communicable infectious disease management, health policy, health promotion, and emergency preparedness. His work follows recognised public health guidelines and is based on evidence-based practice.
He is well-versed in the socioeconomic determinants of health, access to care, and preventive health behaviours that affect women’s health and family life. Chuks has developed and implemented initiatives that improve health outcomes and promote informed decision-making in close collaboration with academics, patient communities, and healthcare professionals.
He has contributed to the development of educational platforms focused on ovulation, fertility, and pregnancy, ensuring that the information is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with industry standards. He is in charge of checking and maintaining the quality of health information, ensuring it is accurate, pertinent, and safe for users.
Chuks is committed to upholding the highest standards of public health communications and medical integrity as a member of the FemPhases team. His approach encourages the sharing of trustworthy, fact-based information that protects users’ well-being and empowers them.
- Email:hello@femphases.com
Joy Osazuwa – Registered Nurse
Family Wellness during Life Transitions
Joy Osazuwa – Registered Nurse
Family Wellness during Life Transitions
Joy is a registered nurse who works as a practice nurse at a UK general practice. In her role, she provides patient-centred care grounded in evidence-based practice, current clinical recommendations, and a strong commitment to safe, compassionate support.
She has a solid clinical background in reproductive health and a broad understanding of the factors that can influence fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and women’s wellbeing. Joy also has experience in children’s health, supporting families through early intervention, health education, preventive care, and guidance that promotes positive long-term outcomes.
Her work also reflects a strong interest in family wellness during life transitions, recognising that changes such as pregnancy, parenthood, hormonal shifts, childhood development, and changing family needs can affect both physical and emotional wellbeing.
Joy is committed to helping women and families feel informed, supported, and more confident as they move through these important stages of life.
Joy’s nursing practice focuses on bridging the gap between clinical care and reproductive health education, ensuring patients receive reliable, accurate, and easy-to-understand information. She uses current medical knowledge to support informed decision-making and remains dedicated to ongoing professional development, so her practice continues to reflect up-to-date guidance and best practice standards.
As a member of the FemPhases team, Joy is committed to empowering women and families throughout their health journeys. She believes in maintaining the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and clinical integrity while working collaboratively with patients and serving as a trusted partner in their journey toward health and wellbeing.
- Email:hello@femphases.com
