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JENNIFER J. MOREIRA (M.D., FACOG), owner of ThriveOb and Women’s Wellness, purchased her practice when her youngest son was just three months old—eager to provide the same type of individual and personalized care she always wanted for herself. “Already living in South Barrington, I wanted to stay close to my community,” says Moreira, who earned an undergraduate degree at Loyola University and a M.D. from Ross University before completing her OB/GYN residency at Mercy Hospital. “Following residency, I worked at Alexian Brothers for eight years before deciding to venture out on my own.” Today, her hard-working team at ThriveOB includes two nurse practitioners and medical/admin staff. “Together, we are able to provide the best environment for the best in patient care.”
What conversations are you passionate about bringing to the table? As an OB/GYN, I’m passionate about bringing conversations to the table that improve both patient outcomes and the way we practice medicine. That means advocating for maternal health equity, reducing disparities in care, and ensuring that reproductive and prenatal care remain evidence-based and accessible. I’m committed to conversations about patient empowerment—making sure every patient feels informed, respected, and heard.
How do you maintain balance between your professional and personal life? I see work-life balance not as a perfect daily split, but as being intentional with my time. At work, I’m fully present for my patients; outside of work, I make sure to protect time for my family, health, and interests. As a working mother of four boys and business owner, I am profoundly blessed to have a village of family and friends that help make things run smoothly, especially for those unexpected events.
How do you define confidence—and how have you built it? As a physician, I define confidence as the quiet certainty that I can handle whatever walks through the door—whether that’s a routine prenatal visit or an unexpected emergency—while still being open to asking for help or learning something new. It’s not about knowing everything; it’s about trusting your training, your judgment, and your ability to adapt.
What legacy do you hope to leave behind? Ultimately, I want my legacy to be one of compassion, excellence, and empowerment—where the way I practiced medicine encouraged others to lead with both skill and heart.
For more information, visit thriveob.com. You may also follow the business on Instagram @thrive_ob.
