Trying To Conceive + Plus Size Pregnancy
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Are you plus size and pregnant or trying to conceive? You’ve found the right place!
Plus Size Birth promotes positive resources to empower healthy decision making for those who are having a plus size pregnancy or trying to conceive. By sharing personal stories, inspiring images, and practical strategies, you will find support and community!
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I think it’s really important to talk about the realities of being plus size and pregnant. The options for nursing bras, maternity, belly bands & books are so minuscule that it’s insulting. I knew it was frustrating but had no idea until I found myself pregnant and searching for things and answers that didn’t exist until I connected with Plus Size Birth. Jen’s resources and support helped me throughout my pregnancy.
Tess Holliday
A Single Umbilical Artery Pregnancy Story
The news, of having a Single Umbilical Artery pregnancy, cast a shadow of uncertainty over what should have been a giddy, happy, excited time preparing for the arrival of our first child.
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A Fight For My Plus Size Natural Birth
I had planned a plus size natural birth from the beginning. So I was trying to mentally talk myself into believing that I could handle the pain for just a few seconds at a time.
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What My Obese Pregnancy Taught Me About My Body
So many of us, experiencing an obese pregnancy, have been misled to believe we can’t have a healthy outcome. The reality is people of all sizes can and do have healthy pregnancies! This is Adriane’s story.
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Should I Share My Birth Story (Even If Things Didn’t Go As Planned)?
If you’re wondering, ‘Should I share my birth story?’ The answer is yes! Bryn Huntpalmer of The Birth Story Podcast joins the blog to talk about why all birth stories matter.
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Falling In Love With My Plus Size Maternity Images…And My Pregnancy
My photographer worked her magic to make me feel comfortable which I really think showed in our photos. I’m beyond overjoyed at how these plus size maternity images turned out.
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The Difference Size Friendly Care Makes: The Birth Story Of Georgia Lin
The birth story of Georgia Lin truly demonstrates the difference in care plus size people receive when they connect with size-friendly care providers.
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I Can’t Believe I Doubted My Body: A Plus Size VBAC Story
I think back at those amazingly hard 30 hours and how emotional they were. I can’t believe I doubted my body and my baby. This is my plus size VBAC story!
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You Don’t Get To Decide How Your Birth Will Go: A Transfer Birth Story
Moral of my story, as a plus size mom, is that you get to take your care into your own hands. This is my transfer birth story from a birth center to the hospital.
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5 Plus Size Maternity Photo Shoot Tips Photographers Want You To Know
The child you’re carrying in your belly will not care about the stretch-marks or the added pounds. Don’t miss out and regret not doing a plus size maternity photo shoot!
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Plus-Size Pregnant & Proud: Jennifer’s Story
Recently the site CafeMom launched, Plus-Size Pregnant & Proud with the desire to lift the veil around plus size pregnant and provide comfort to plus-size moms to be.
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My Plus Size Pregnancy Fears Unrealized
After years of not conceiving I thought it wasn’t possible. I was shocked to see that perfect little plus sign. I immediately worried, would I have a healthy plus size pregnancy and baby? Would l look pregnant or just fat? I had so many plus size pregnancy fears!
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Waiting For You: Our Adoption Maternity Photos
I envisioned myself in a long flowing dress accenting a round baby bump. However, these are my adoption maternity photos, and I couldn’t be happier!
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