Plus Size Birth Stories - Unique And Inspiring

A Journey In Self-Love Through My Plus-Size Pregnancy And Birth

Jen McLellan, CBE — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:13:00 +0000

My journey in self-love truly went through a transformation through my plus-size pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.

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Laughter: A Natural Plus Size Birth Story

Jen McLellan, CBE — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 23:43:51 +0000

This hospital natural plus size birth story is full of laughter, self-advocacy, and love! It is possible to have a positive outcome when properly supported.

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We Didn’t Make It To The Hospital – Tiffany’s VBAC Birth Story!

Jen McLellan, CBE — Fri, 31 May 2019 03:47:58 +0000

I did it - I have my VBAC birth story! This is one Vaginal Birth After Ceserean birth story you won't soon forget as the mom didn't make it to the hospital.

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Brooke’s Strength: A Plus Size HELLP Syndrome Story

Jen McLellan, CBE — Thu, 09 May 2019 03:13:33 +0000

This birth story isn't the experience Brook ever thought she'd have to share, but it's hers and it matters! Just like all Plus Size Birth stories matter.

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Our Dream Of Becoming Mommies

Jen McLellan, CBE — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:54:05 +0000

My wife and I wanted to start a family right away, we just were not sure how we were going accomplish our dream of becoming mommies.

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Becca’s 38 Week Induction Birth Story

Jen McLellan, CBE — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:54:55 +0000

After being monitored twice a week from weeks 35 - 37, my blood pressure was still creeping up each appointment. This is my 38 week induction birth story.

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My Amazing 400 lbs Birth Story

Jen McLellan, CBE — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:38:50 +0000

I never thought I would be a mom because of my size. Then I got pregnant! This is my 400 pound birth story with a good doctor and amazing support system.

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What 5 Miscarriages And One Stillbirth Taught Me About PCOS

Jen McLellan, CBE — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 03:09:46 +0000

This story of miscarriages and one stillbirth contains a trigger warning for pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and assault. My name is April-Marie and I live with a condition that most people do not know exists. Or some have a lack of proper education about it. Most people don’t understand my frustrations when I tell them I...

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When A Beautiful Birth Ends And Life With A Sick Baby Begins

Jen McLellan, CBE — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 02:04:56 +0000

I had an amazing all natural birth. Then at my baby's twenty-four-hour newborn screening, it was discovered that my son had congenital heart defects.

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C-Section: The Easy Way Out…A Birth Story

Jen McLellan, CBE — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:59:22 +0000

Like many cesarean birth moms, Heather hears people say, "a c-section is an easy way out." Heather's birth was anything besides easy. This is her story!

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