Some of the free marketing techniques :-
1) Offer RSS Syndication
2) Promote your RSS Syndicated links
3) Promote your website on related forums related to medical sciences etc etc.
4) Submit Free Articles pertaining to various sections within FAQ section ( make sure that articles promoted are unique and different from your own).
You can post your links ( women issues) on women forum, and ask live users for inputs.
If you think of purchasing links, it will be of less benefit as compared to above.
I am sure these tips will give you better marketing exposure as compared to spending $1000 otherwise.
