by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth Stories
Like many cesarean birth moms, Heather has heard people say, “having a c-section is an easy way out.” As you’ll read below, Heather’s birth experience was anything besides easy. Her c-section story is traumatic.There’s no type of birth... 
by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth Stories
Healthy, happy pregnancy, traumatic birth, and postpartum journey, most amazing and heartwarming joy. In that order. Let me first say that I was terrified of being pregnant. I thought that because I was plus size, I couldn’t have a healthy pregnancy. But my bod... 
by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth Stories
Birth trauma is real, PTSD birth trauma is real, and more people are coming forward to share their birth trauma stories! A few years ago, Cristen Pascucci, founder of Birth Monopoly, and photographer Lindsay Askins collaborated on Expositing The Silence. Their... 
by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth Stories
In 2015 at the age of 30 I was diagnosed with low ovarian reserve. Basically, I was running out of eggs and was advised to start In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) if I wanted my own biological children. We started saving immediately, while still trying to conceive on our... 
by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth Stories
This is Julie’s story of having a Single Umbilical Artery pregnancy. She shares the uncertainty that comes with having unexpected complications during pregnancy and birth. Single Umbilical Artery Pregnancy StoryI found out I was pregnant in June of 2016. It was... 
by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth Stories
For many desiring a plus size natural birth, it can be challenging to connect with a supportive size-friendly care provider. This is one mom’s story… My Plus Size Natural BirthAt 24, I probably should have felt much more prepared to see those two blue... 
