Hosting their first "Coffee Talk," the Ballard Sip & Ship has welcomed two Ballard Women’s Health doctors to host free monthly sessions for those interested in getting medical advice.

Dr. Heidi Knickerbocker and Dr. Peter Brandon recently spun off the Northwest Women’s Health of Ballard Swedish Hospital and are now located on Barnes Avenue Northwest.

Sip & Ship owner Diana Naramore said she is more than happy to have the professionals in her shop due to her history with both doctors.

Brandon delivered her son Jack the day before they opened Ballard Sip & Ship, while Knickerbocker handled care for both her middle child and baby, Naramore said.

“I fell in love with the idea because it was community oriented and seemed like a good fit for all of us,” Naramore said.

Invites have already been sent out to customers, and Naramore said the doctors came up with a topic and wanted it to be somewhat shocking.

This month they chose “Heavy Periods.”

Latte's were on the house for all who attended the event March 5. Naramore said the doctors conducted some lively and wonderful conversation up in the store’s loft.

“They just wanted people to know they can ask about anything,” she said. “Women talked about menopause symptoms, treatments and other questions that came about.”

The doctors will be hosting "Coffee Talk" with different topics every first Thursday of the month until May, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ballard Sip & Ship.