Comments on: 4 Things No One Tells You About Being Plus Size And Pregnant https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/ Empowering Your Plus Size Pregnancy Sun, 01 Jun 2025 06:55:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Zethu Dlamini https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-44504 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:01:27 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-44504 Another thing is for plus size women our pregnancy bellies are not always round and perfect. Some of our bellies are B-shaped.

]]> By: plussizebirth https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-43505 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:00:48 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-43505 In reply to Selina.

Yes! Here’s a helpful resource for finding a size-friendly care provider – https://plussizebirth.com/subscribe/

]]> By: Selina https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-43330 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:20:10 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-43330 Thank you for this article, do you know how I can find a size friendly provider?

]]> By: plussizebirth https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-34061 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:41:21 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-34061 In reply to Katie R..

Thank you for sharing your story, Katie!

]]> By: Katie R. https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-34059 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 02:01:12 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-34059 I hated how it felt being judged by the healthcare people when I was pregnant in 2016 and plus size. Even prior to TTC I lost 20lbs working out. Got pregnant and had to do the 2 glucose tests, passed those. They made me get an at home blood pressure monitor because at any appointment it would be elevated due to me having white coat syndrome. I tested it morning and evening every day and it was always in the healthy range. I felt like they never believed me that I felt fine and it was only because I was in their presence it was elevated but can you blame me for being anxious in a doctor setting with a deceased mom and grandma from medical reasons?? I even lost weight the first 4 months and it baffled my OB. I only gained about 12lbs total by the end. I ended up being induced at 40w6d and ended with an csection because he wouldn’t fit through my pelvis and his heart rate wasn’t coming back up quick enough after contractions. I had zero fertility issues and never have had any of issues associated with being plus size. Even breastfed til he was 13 months with 0 issues. So take that you people who think us plus sizers can’t have a normal pregnancy etc.

]]> By: plussizebirth https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-33139 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 05:32:41 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-33139 In reply to WriterGirl40.

You’re so welcome! I’m glad you found this information helpful. Wishing you all the best!

]]> By: WriterGirl40 https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-33137 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 01:16:37 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-33137 This is truly one of the most empowering articles I’ve read during my pregnancy so far. I’m so happy you shared this and is great ammunition for a wonderful pregnancy journey. Thank you so much!

]]> By: plussizebirth https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-32723 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:41:01 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-32723 In reply to Bekah.

Thanks for sharing your story with us. Massive congrats on your pregnancy! I’m sorry for your fertility struggles. I hope you’re able to enjoy these last few weeks of pregnancy and continue to love on your body.

]]> By: Bekah https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-32722 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 14:14:19 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-32722 This is such a great article!
I’m currently 29 weeks pregnant. My BMI was about 35 when I got pregnant (endless fertility treatments did NOT help there! Ha ha). I was so worried about gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and all the other things they say plus sized women are going to have. So far I’ve had none of it. I passed my diabetes test with flying colors and my doctor has said he has zero concern about me getting preeclampsia. I barely gained any weight until very recent, but still not a lot. I dropped a little at first even with zero morning sickness.
I feel so much better about my body than I ever did before. I wear lots of tight tops because I’ve found they look better on me now than loose ones. I wish more people were supportive like this. Thanks for the wonderful article.
Oh, and people made tons of rude comments about my fertility issues and my weight. They were completely unrelated. I have an issue that would have been around my entire life (I was much smaller when younger). People shouldn’t assume things. Fertility trouble didn’t help my weight with all the stress, depression and medication.

]]> By: plussizebirth https://plussizebirth.com/being-plus-size-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-18487 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 05:12:39 +0000 https://plussizebirth.com/?p=22004#comment-18487 In reply to Toni.

Huge congrats Toni! You’re NOT alone. I’m so glad this article helped you to feel better and I encourage you to explore this website for a lot of positive resources.

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