FINALLY! Mommy And Me Matching Plus Size Robe And Swaddle
I’m thrilled to share one of my favorite size-inclusive maternity brands has launched a Mommy and Me matching plus size robe and swaddle collection!
Welcome to the Plus Size Birth Blog, where we keep it real, evidence-based, and encouraging every step of the way.
Whether you’re just starting to think about getting pregnant, already expecting, or navigating postpartum life in a plus size body, you’ll find helpful guidance and heartfelt support here.
This blog exists because too many people in larger bodies are met with bias, misinformation, or silence when it comes to pregnancy. That needs to change. You’re part of that change just by being here. You deserve accurate information and compassionate care. You absolutely deserve to feel confident and connected throughout your pregnancy journey.
Inside, you’ll discover everything from practical tips, like how to find a size-friendly care provider or what to expect during an ultrasound, to honest conversations about body image, advocacy, and preparing for birth on your own terms.
You’ll also hear from other plus size parents who’ve walked this path before you, offering reassurance and insight that can only come from lived experience. There are fertility, pregnancy, and birth stories.
These aren’t just blog posts. They’re resources created with you in mind. They’re here to support you in feeling informed, uplifted, and unapologetically powerful in your body.
No scare tactics. No shame. Just a whole lot of support for one of the most important times in your life.
Start exploring, share what resonates, and remember: you are not alone, and your body is worthy of respect and celebration.
We’re so glad you’re here.
I’m thrilled to share one of my favorite size-inclusive maternity brands has launched a Mommy and Me matching plus size robe and swaddle collection!
I’m answering 11 questions about plus size pregnancy summer essentials to help you stay cool and comfy this sweaty season!
Graphic tees are all the rage with motherhood tees filling your Instagram feed. It’s about time there are plus size maternity graphic tee options!
Finding great maternity underwear when you’re pregnant is tricky. We’ve got you covered with the best plus size maternity underwear options.
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!
We’ve searched the internet to bring you plus size holiday graphic sweatshirts including maternity options!
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)!
It’s critically important people of size connect with a care provider who practices evidence-based compassionate care like a size-friendly midwife.
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.
When we talk about things society has labeled taboo, we can transform the conversation. Here are four ways to normalize plus size pregnancy.
We heard from Sarah, who has a BMI of 35 and is concerned she is at “high risk” for a stillbirth with her baby. What are her real obesity stillbirth risks? Let’s talk about it!
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.
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.
Five women open up about their plus size pregnancy bellies. Inspiring stories about pushing themselves to have maternity photos taken and embrace their bodies.
Encouraging women to have an orgasm while in labor isn’t something new – but I’m thrilled it was part of this Grey’s Anatomy storyline.
It has been challenging to find gorgeous plus size maternity gowns…until now! Here you’ll see plus size maternity gowns for everything from breathtaking photo shoots to your baby shower, and any formal events you might be attending, or even just a special date with your love!
I’ve brought on a guest expert to talk about gestational diabetes nutrition tips for helping to reduce your risk or manage GD. Lily Nichols is a registered dietitian, diabetes educator and researcher with expertise in prenatal nutrition and gestational diabetes.
Experts estimate that 1 in 100 Americans have celiac disease but as many as 97% of people with celiac disease don’t even know they have it! There are studies showing increased risks during pregnancy (and an impact on fertility). We need to be having these conversations and people need to be getting tested.
Dear Plus Size Mom: I am guilty of dreading our time together doing fetal monitoring. I am guilty for thinking about your weight before thinking about your pregnancy. And I am sorry.
While common plus size pregnancy frustrations include not being able to find affordable plus size maternity clothes or struggling to connect with a size friendly care provider – let’s dig deeper!
We’re breaking down the lines of communication and providing you with tools and tips for having great plus size pregnancy sex. ‘Cause intimacy is awesome!
From fear to liberation, this is my plus size boudoir milk bath photo shoot story and the reality of what it’s like to be vulnerable as a plus size woman.
When it comes to plus size pregnancy essentials, we have a list of items that will truly make a positive impact in your pregnancy journey.
Maybe you’re reading this now and you’re already thankful for your body – your amazing body that has life growing within it! That’s wonderful. Yet, there will be days when your feet swell to a point of disbelief, sleep feels elusive, and you’re peeing every ten minutes…then feeling thankful might just become a little difficult.
I wish the headline, 300 Pound Woman Gives Birth on Her Knees, didn’t sound unbelievable to some. I’m one of many and our stories need to be heard!
I wondered, as a plus size woman, how my belly would look pregnant. As months passed by I watched my friends’ bellies pop and couldn’t help but to question: Where’s my bump?
Over the past few years baby’s first birthday smash cake photo shoots have become all the rage. And like anything that becomes popular, many variations come to be. I couldn’t be more in love with Rachel’s adult smash care photo shoot! Rachel’s two kids, William and Tayla, got in on the fun along with her…
Every pregnant woman of size should expect to be treated with respect and to have her concerns discussed and not dismissed as simply being related to weight without investigation.
While everyone is abuzz about baby, mom needs to be pampered too! Here 6 pregnancy or mother blessing gifts you actually want.
BabyGaga’s article does nothing but perpetuate the plus size pregnancy misconceptions that lead to emotional strife, stress during pregnancy, and increased risks due to unnecessary medical interventions. Let’s change that! Will you help me to stand up against these plus size pregnancy misconceptions websites want you to believe?
Using the wrong size blood pressure cuff can result in high blood pressure! Here’s how you can be your own best advocate.
On Sunday, the New York Times published Claire Putnam’s article Pregnant, Obese … and in Danger. Like most articles about obesity and pregnancy, it focuses on the increased risks and calls for care providers to have frank conversations with their patients about their weight.
Dear Target. I think we need to break up. You’re not listening to me (and nearly all plus size women) when it comes to your new Target plus size clothing line.
Yet, more and more hospitals are banning birth photos until after the baby is not only born but also cleaned.
As a photographer and mother, I am honored every time someone invites me into their birthing space to capture their story.
Stew in that for a minute and think about your answer, and how these questions make you feel. If you’re offended that someone would even ask, that’s a healthy response.
One of the main reasons I’m going public with my story is because it’s extremely common. Date rape makes up 57% of rape cases in our country. Regardless of what a woman is wearing, how she is acting, or her willingness to have sex in the first place, no will always mean no. Rape is rape – no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
During pregnancy, it can be really confusing to hear a care provider tell us to not gain more than 15 – 25 lbs when society tells us we get to eat for two. So you might be wondering, what’s the best plus size pregnancy diet?
If you’re pregnant, odds are you’ve been asked if you plan to hire a doula. You probably responded with, “What in the heck is a doula?” Or if you already know what a doula is you might’ve said, “Why do I need a doula? I’ll have my partner and my mom by my side.”
We’re tackling the question many people wonder about. How much weight do plus size pregnant women gain?
During pregnancy you want to work with someone who will not only provide excellent care but also build confidence in your ability to have a healthy outcome for you and your baby. A size friendly healthcare provider does just that!
Life is too short to hate your body! Below are 10 tips for body love. 1. Each morning look in the mirror and say, “I’m beautiful!” You may not believe yourself at first but in a short amount of time you will.