by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth
In the United States, 30% of births are via c-section and that percentage dramatically increases for plus size women. I recently asked the following question on the Plus Mommy Facebook page, “C-section mamas – what’s something you wish you...
by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth
Labor and Birth Positions for Plus Size Women Gina Gerboth, RM, CPM, IBCLC, a size friendly homebirth midwife, joins us to talk about labor and birth positions for plus size women. l Plus size women face the same dilemma that all laboring women face: how can I make...
by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth
Doulas offer an invaluable service to mothers and their families by providing educational, physical and emotional support during labor. Doulas are trained professionals who will help a mother to advocate for her wishes during childbirth and beyond. Most doulas work on...
by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth
The Importance of Creating an Advance Directive During As a parent, I feel all kinds of new responsibilities: not just for the care of my son but also thinking about his future. I’ve set up a savings account (he currently has more in savings than I do). I’ve also...
by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth
I planned to create a safe space to have a natural childbirth in a hospital by limiting who would be in the room while I gave birth, wearing my own clothes, and setting the right tone.Having A Natural Birth In A HospitalMy doula often compares giving birth to having...