Comments on: Finding A Size-Friendly Healthcare Provider – All You Need To Know

By: Jen McLellan, CBE

Jen McLellan, CBE — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:39:57 +0000

In reply to Katelyn.

Sorry, you’re facing that obstacle. Have you tried connecting with a local Facebook group for moms and asking for recommendations? That has helped people. We also have this ever-growing list of size-friendly care providers – https://sizefriendly.com/

By: Katelyn

Katelyn — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 23:09:18 +0000

Hey there,
I am a 29 year old plus size woman looking for Ob/Gyn within a 2 hour drive from Madison, Indiana. I am trying to get pregnant and all the doctors near me have stated they will not help me unless I lose atleast 100 lbs. You know, the same “lose weight and then I’ll help” bit. Due to the biased nature, I avoid the lady doc at all cost anymore because I get tired of not getting any help. If you know of any places that would actually help a plus size lady out, please help.

By: plussizebirth

plussizebirth — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:16:03 +0000

In reply to melissa. We added some newer resources! And our guide with lots of helpful tips.

By: melissa

melissa — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:41:25 +0000

Hi thanks for everything you do. i was wondering do u have an updated list of fatfriendly drs as haes is down& the other site referenced is from 2016? Thank you kindly, mel

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:06:09 +0000

In reply to plussizebirth. I had a similar question to the person above. I live in Surrey British Columbia and am struggling to find any midwife willing to even speak to me after they see my weight on the application. Have you had any luck finding professionals in the area?

By: plussizebirth

plussizebirth — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:21:35 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Hi Sarah! Thank you so much for your compliment about the work I'm doing. I just started building this list so I'm sorry I only have 1 person listed in Canada. I just did a post on my Plus Size Mommy Memoirs Facebook page targeting to Canada for people to share their favorite care providers in BC. Check the page and I hope you find a few great names of care providers to start researching and possibly connect with. Best wishes!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 01:21:47 +0000

The work you do is WONDERFUL and I cannot thank you enough. As someone who just very recently found out that she is pregnant, this has been a wonderful place of reading and learning!

With that said, I am struggling to find a size friendly Midwife/OB-GYN in the area of Vancouver, BC, Canada. I truly want this to be a positive experience, and I’d like to start things off right in that regard. However, on your page of connections for Canada it only lists a few in Alberta… do you or your followers happen to know of any out this way in the lower mainland?

Much <3 from Canada!