There’s this societal belief that plus size = bad, lazy, unworthy. What’s worse, many plus size people have internalized this systemic view of larger individuals so they feel this way about themselves. While it's truly awful, the good news is we have the power to...
The purpose of this article is to provide evidence-based information about obesity stillbirth risks. This article is not medical advice. It's critical that plus size people connect with size-friendly care providers and make decisions during pregnancy they...
If you're wondering, ‘Should I share my birth story?' The answer is yes! You don't get an award for having an unmedicated birth or fail at motherhood if you had an emergency cesarean. Some childbirths are blissful while others are traumatic. ...
Eight years ago, when I found out I was pregnant, I Googled the words “plus-size pregnant.” I anticipated finding positive stories and informative resources. I wanted to be plus-size pregnant and proud. Sadly, that was far from the case. I read fear-based...
Open any pregnancy magazine, and you're led to believe that pregnancy only looks like a perfectly round D shaped belly. That's untrue for people of all sizes and especially for those who are plus size. Plus size pregnancy bellies come in all shapes, sizes, and...
While the internet leads us to believe that having a plus size pregnancy goes hand-in-hand with gestational diabetes, the reality is that women of all sizes incur gestational diabetes. If you get diagnosed with gestational diabetes please know that your body is not...
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