Are you plus size and pregnant or trying to conceive?
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Discover how to make an educated decision about the high BMI early gestational diabetes test with the guidance of your healthcare provider. Receive a gestational diabetes diagnosis and feeling overwhelmed? Discover tips and proactive steps to navigate your journey with confidence. Explore practical strategies for healing the complex relationship between miscarriage and self-blame, offering guidance to overcome guilt. You might have heard that BMI increases the odds of shoulder dystocia. But by how much? Let's look at the evidence! The increasing recommendations of nonstress tests for high BMI in pregnancy has prompted many to ponder if it's necessary or weight bias? Setting boundaries with family during pregnancy is critical for your well-being. Get seven helpful tips for maintaining healthy boundaries.
High BMI Early Gestational Diabetes Test – Is It Really Needed?
Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis: What Now? A Helpful To-Do List!
Navigating Miscarriage and Self-Blame as a Plus-Size Individual
How much does your BMI increase the odds of shoulder dystocia?
Nonstress Tests for High BMI in Pregnancy: Vital or Excessive?
7 Helpful Tips for Setting Boundaries with Family During Pregnancy
For Parents: My Plus Size Pregnancy Guide
Unsure what to expect during a plus size pregnancy? This evidence-based guide is for you! Get your questions answered and access an exclusive Facebook group.
For Professionals: Size-Friendly Birth Course
Calling all birth professionals! Seeking evidence-based guidance for becoming more size-inclusive? Join our Size-Friendly Birth Course to gain the tools to make a difference and earn six contact hours along the way.
Powerful Voices & Resources
Supporting Black Plus Size Pregnant Women
This resource is dedicated to supporting Black plus size pregnant women with inspiring birth stories and evidence-based resources.
This Is What Happens When You Support Pregnancy For Every Body
It's time we support pregnancy for every body, stop the fear-mongering, and see real change in how plus size people are treated throughout maternity care!
My Invisible Plus Size Pregnancy
Being plus size and pregnant means that most people won’t know you’re pregnant. You may feel like you're having an invisible plus size pregnancy. Instead, you must take every advantage and opportunity to celebrate your pregnancy.
Plus Size Pregnancy Podcast
Jen McLellan, the founder of Plus Size Birth, delves into all facets of plus size pregnancy and parenthood as the host of the Plus Mommy Podcast. Recognized as one of the best pregnancy podcasts by The Bump and Refinery29, prepare to embark on an inspiring and enlightening journey when you tune in!
