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As a trusted resource for over a decade, we provide parents and birth workers with evidence-based plus size pregnancy support.
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Popular Resources
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.
New Articles
Celebrate the diverse shapes and sizes of plus size pregnancy bumps, and discover tips on how to style your bump shape. Let's address common misconception of having a pregnancy in a larger body with these plus size pregnancy myths and facts. Discover the differences between ‘size-friendly' and ‘size-inclusive' in maternity care and their impact on supporting plus size pregnancies. 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. 
Plus Size Pregnancy Bumps: From D to B-Bellies, Love Your Shape
17 Plus Size Pregnancy Myths and Facts That Might Surprise You
Size-Friendly vs. Size-Inclusive: What Birth Workers Need to Know
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
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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!
