Will My Baby Bump Show if I’m Overweight?
It’s a question many plus-size people ask themselves early in pregnancy: Will my baby bump show if I’m overweight? It’s completely okay to wonder, and you’re not alone.
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Plus Size Maternity Pose Guide: 25+ Confidence-Boosting Poses
Looking for plus-size maternity pose inspiration? You’re in the right place! Our original post, Your Ultimate Guide to Beautiful Plus Size Pregnancy Photos, covers everything from what to wear to how to find a size-inclusive photographer. But after hearing your requests for more maternity pose plus-size ideas, we’ve created this new companion guide. Whether booking…
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Plus Size Pregnancy Confessions: We Listen and We Don’t Judge
Discover candid plus size pregnancy confessions that challenge expectations and embrace authenticity. We listen, we don’t judge!
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Plus Size Pregnancy Bumps: From D to B-Bellies, Love Your Shape
Celebrate the diverse shapes and sizes of plus size pregnancy bumps, and discover tips on how to style your bump shape.
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17 Plus Size Pregnancy Myths and Facts That Might Surprise You
Let’s address common misconception of having a pregnancy in a larger body with these plus size pregnancy myths and facts.
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Size-Friendly vs. Size-Inclusive: What Birth Workers Need to Know
Discover the differences between ‘size-friendly’ and ‘size-inclusive’ in maternity care and their impact on supporting plus size pregnancies.
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High BMI Early Gestational Diabetes Test – Is It Really Needed?
Discover how to make an educated decision about the high BMI early gestational diabetes test with the guidance of your healthcare provider.
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Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis: What Now? A Helpful To-Do List!
Receive a gestational diabetes diagnosis and feeling overwhelmed? Discover tips and proactive steps to navigate your journey with confidence.
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How much does your BMI increase the odds of shoulder dystocia?
You might have heard that BMI increases the odds of shoulder dystocia. But by how much? Let’s look at the evidence!
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Nonstress Tests for High BMI in Pregnancy: Vital or Excessive?
The increasing recommendations of nonstress tests for high BMI in pregnancy has prompted many to ponder if it’s necessary or weight bias?
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7 Helpful Tips for Setting Boundaries with Family During Pregnancy
Setting boundaries with family during pregnancy is critical for your well-being. Get seven helpful tips for maintaining healthy boundaries.
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Size-Friendly Doula Support: A Guide to Finding the Right Fit
A size-friendly doula provides compassionate and nonjudgmental support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
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What Is Considered Plus Size Pregnancy – Debunking Stereotypes
Gain an understanding of what is considered “plus size pregnancy.” And learn what language people prefer during pregnancy.
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Third Trimester Plus Size Pregnancy Week by Week Breakdown
Learn what to expect for your third trimester plus size pregnancy. We cover increased risks, intimacy, planning for birth, and so much more.
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Second Trimester Plus Size Pregnancy Week by Week Breakdown
Learn what to expect during your second trimester plus size pregnancy? From your changing belly to when you’ll start feeling movement!
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First Trimester Plus Size Pregnancy Week by Week Breakdown
Our goal is to help you find the best care and feel prepared to navigate your first trimester plus size pregnancy.
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Your Plus Size Pregnancy Week-By-Week
This plus size pregnancy week by week breakdown is full of helpful information to help you feel empowered throughout your pregnancy.
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Plus Size Postpartum Tips – What You Need To Know To Feel Prepared
Planning for your upcoming plus size postpartum experience or already have your baby in your arms? You’ve found the right place!
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Plus Size Labor And Delivery – 11 Things You Need To Know
Searching for plus size labor and delivery gowns or evidence-based information to help prepare for childbirth? You’re in the right spot!
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How To Prepare For Your First Prenatal Visit When You’re Plus Size
From questions to ask to recommended tests, you’ll truly feel prepared for what to expect during your first prenatal visit.
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What We All Knew Is True – Fat-Shaming Is Happening In Maternity Care
Fat-shaming in maternity care is no longer a rumor – we now have evidence to show how much harm is occurring.
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Red Plus Size Maternity Dresses For Holiday Festivities
Break out the mistletoe because we’ve found 7 red plus size maternity dresses that will leave you feeling breathtakingly beautiful.
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Fat And Pregnant – 7 Things I Wish I Would Have Known
Are you fat and pregnant? Welcome to a special corner of the internet where you’ll find positive, evidence-based resources and support.
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How To Talk About Plus-Size Pregnancy Risks In A New Way
What if we found a way to talk about plus size pregnancy risks in a new way that is both hopeful and helpful?
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Is My Vagina Too Fat To Give Birth? Yes, This Is A Real Question!
It might be shocking to know people are asking, “Is my vagina too fat to give birth?”, but if you’re one of them, you’re not alone! Unbelievably, some OB-GYNs and midwives (as in trained medical professionals!) are actually telling patients their vagina is too fat to give birth. When Miranda was pregnant with her second…
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7 Pregnancy Exercises At Home When You Are Plus Size
Don’t feel limited if you can’t go outside; we’re sharing seven pregnancy exercises at home when you are plus size.
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What Is The Best Plus Size Pregnancy Book?
While there certainly are a few books available, the My Plus Size Pregnancy Guide is the best plus size pregnancy book you can find!
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Will My Doctor Fat-Shame Me? 4 Game-Changing Advocacy Tips!
If you need to prepare for doctor appointments alone but are fearful of being fat-shamed, this article will help you to feel empowered!
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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!
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Brooke’s Strength: A Plus Size HELLP Syndrome Story
This birth story isn’t the experience Brook ever thought she’d have to share, but it’s hers and it matters! Just like all Plus Size Birth stories matter.
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7 Things To Pack In Your Hospital Bag When You’re Plus Size
When you’re having a plus size pregnancy and packing your hospital bag, there are a few plus size hospital bag necessities you’ll want to include.
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We Need To Talk About Kate’s This Is Us Plus Size Birth Story
We need to keep talking about Kate’s This Is Us plus size birth story because plus size pregnancy and birth stories matter! Our stories matter!
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Becca’s 38 Week Induction Birth Story
After being monitored twice a week from weeks 35 – 37, my blood pressure was still creeping up each appointment. This is my 38 week induction birth story.
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What 5 Miscarriages And One Stillbirth Taught Me About PCOS
This story of miscarriages and one stillbirth contains a trigger warning for pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and assault. My name is April-Marie and I live with a condition that most people do not know exists. Or some have a lack of proper education about it. Most people don’t understand my frustrations when I tell them I…
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Making Room In My Heart For You: My Pregnancy Story
I have never felt so beautiful and confident about my body as I did when I was pregnant. This is my story of loss and birth.
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Torrid Maternity – A Size-Inclusive Maternity Option!
The struggle is real when it comes to finding cute plus size maternity options. So we’re thrilled to learn Torrid has a Torrid Maternity line!
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Finding Strength: My 38 Week Induction Story
At about 38 weeks, my blood pressure spiked just enough to nudge us towards the decision to induce. I trusted my doc completely.
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7 Embarrassing Plus-Size Pregnancy Questions – Answered!
From struggling to reach to wipe to tips for comfort with an apron belly – here are the top embarrassing plus size pregnancy questions (and answers)!
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5 Steps to Becoming a Size-Friendly Midwife
It’s critically important people of size connect with a care provider who practices evidence-based compassionate care like a size-friendly midwife.
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Pregnancy After Cancer: Mandi’s Story
Three months after my wedding, wanting to start a family, I was diagnosed with stage three metastatic melanoma. This is my pregnancy after cancer story.
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We Prevailed: An LGBTQ Plus Size Pregnancy Story
An LGBTQ plus size pregnancy story shared in an effort to give other couples in their shoes hope. Thanks to this mom for sharing her journey!
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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.
