Plus Size Pregnancy Bumps: From D to B-Bellies, Love Your Shape
Celebrate the diverse shapes and sizes of plus size pregnancy bumps, and discover tips on how to style your bump shape.
17 Plus Size Pregnancy Myths and Facts That Might Surprise You
Let’s address common misconception of having a pregnancy in a larger body with these plus size pregnancy myths and facts.
High BMI Early Gestational Diabetes Test – Is It Really Needed?
Discover how to make an educated decision about the high BMI early gestational diabetes test with the guidance of your healthcare provider.
Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis: What Now? A Helpful To-Do List!
Receive a gestational diabetes diagnosis and feeling overwhelmed? Discover tips and proactive steps to navigate your journey with confidence.
Nonstress Tests for High BMI in Pregnancy: Vital or Excessive?
The increasing recommendations of nonstress tests for high BMI in pregnancy has prompted many to ponder if it’s necessary or weight bias?
7 Helpful Tips for Setting Boundaries with Family During Pregnancy
Setting boundaries with family during pregnancy is critical for your well-being. Get seven helpful tips for maintaining healthy boundaries.
Size-Friendly Doula Support: A Guide to Finding the Right Fit
A size-friendly doula provides compassionate and nonjudgmental support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
What Is Considered Plus Size Pregnancy – Debunking Stereotypes
Gain an understanding of what is considered “plus size pregnancy.” And learn what language people prefer during pregnancy.
Third Trimester Plus Size Pregnancy Week by Week Breakdown
Learn what to expect for your third trimester plus size pregnancy. We cover increased risks, intimacy, planning for birth, and so much more.
Second Trimester Plus Size Pregnancy Week by Week Breakdown
Learn what to expect during your second trimester plus size pregnancy? From your changing belly to when you’ll start feeling movement!
First Trimester Plus Size Pregnancy Week by Week Breakdown
Our goal is to help you find the best care and feel prepared to navigate your first trimester plus size pregnancy.
Your Plus Size Pregnancy Week-By-Week
This plus size pregnancy week by week breakdown is full of helpful information to help you feel empowered throughout your pregnancy.
Plus Size Labor And Delivery – 11 Things You Need To Know
Searching for plus size labor and delivery gowns or evidence-based information to help prepare for childbirth? You’re in the right spot!
How To Prepare For Your First Prenatal Visit When You’re Plus Size
From questions to ask to recommended tests, you’ll truly feel prepared for what to expect during your first prenatal visit.
What We All Knew Is True – Fat-Shaming Is Happening In Maternity Care
Fat-shaming in maternity care is no longer a rumor – we now have evidence to show how much harm is occurring.
Fat And Pregnant – 7 Things I Wish I Would Have Known
Are you fat and pregnant? Welcome to a special corner of the internet where you’ll find positive, evidence-based resources and support.
How To Talk About Plus Size Pregnancy Risks In A New Way
What if we found a way to talk about plus size pregnancy risks in a new way that is both hopeful and helpful?
Is My Vagina Too Fat To Give Birth? Yes, This Is A Real Question!
It might be shocking to know people are asking, “Is my vagina too fat to give birth?”, but if you’re one of them, you’re not alone! Unbelievably, some OB-GYNs and midwives (as in trained medical professionals!) are actually telling patients their vagina is too fat to give birth. When Miranda was pregnant with her second…
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.
Will My Doctor Fat-Shame Me? 4 Game-Changing Advocacy Tips!
If you need to prepare for doctor appointments alone but are fearful of being fat-shamed, this article will help you to feel empowered!
How to Reduce Anxiety During Pregnancy – 7 Helpful Tips
Experiencing anxiety during pregnancy? That’s normal, especially during this time of uncertainty. Here are helpful tips to reduce anxiety during pregnancy.
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!
7 Plus Size Pregnancy Summer Survival Essentials
I’m answering 11 questions about plus size pregnancy summer essentials to help you stay cool and comfy this sweaty season!
7 Embarrassing Plus Size Pregnancy Questions – Answered!
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)!
5 Steps to Becoming a Size-Friendly Midwife
It’s critically important people of size connect with a care provider who practices evidence-based compassionate care like a size-friendly midwife.
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.
4 Ways To Normalize Plus Size Pregnancy
When we talk about things society has labeled taboo, we can transform the conversation. Here are four ways to normalize plus size pregnancy.
What Does The Evidence Really Say About Obesity Stillbirth Risks?
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!
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.
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.
Plus Size Pregnancy Bellies: 5 Women Talk About Their Bumps
Five women open up about their plus size pregnancy bellies. Inspiring stories about pushing themselves to have maternity photos taken and embrace their bodies.
Gestational Diabetes Nutrition Tips for Plus Size Women
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.
Celiac Pregnancy Complications
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: A Letter From A Labor And Delivery Nurse
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.
4 Things No One Tells You About Being Plus Size And Pregnant
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!
How to Have Great Plus Size Pregnancy Sex: Talk and Tips
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!
Plus Size Pregnancy Essentials You Need To Own
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.
5 Ways To Be Thankful For Your Body During A Plus Size Pregnancy
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.
300 Pound Woman Gives Birth on Her Knees
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!
Where’s My Bump? Plus Size Pregnancy Woes
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?
Pregnant Women of Size: What to Expect and Not to Expect!
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.
6 Unconventional Mother Blessing Gifts You Actually Want
While everyone is abuzz about baby, mom needs to be pampered too! Here 6 pregnancy or mother blessing gifts you actually want.