Plus Size Birth Blog

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.

7 Plus Size Nursing Cover Tips And Tricks

When you’re plus size and like a little privacy, a plus size nursing cover is a new-mom essential. Here are seven plus size nursing cover options!

My 400-Pound Birth Story

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.

What 5 Miscarriages And One Stillbirth Taught Me About PCOS

Content 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 have a lack of proper education about it. Most people don’t understand my frustrations when I tell them I want...

7 Affordable Plus Size Maternity Coat Options

This resource goes well beyond your basic plus size maternity coat and gives you unique ideas to keep you warm throughout your plus size pregnancy.

Making Room In My Heart For You: My Pregnancy Story

I have never felt so beautiful and confident about my body as I did when I was pregnant. This is my story of loss and birth.

7 Plus Size Glider Rocking Chair Options For Your Nursery

Finding a comfortable plus size glider rocking chair is essential when setting up your nursery! We’ve asked other plus size moms and scoured the Internet to bring you helpful options.

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

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.

The Best Plus Size Maternity Underwear Options

Finding great maternity underwear when you’re pregnant is tricky. We’ve got you covered with the best plus size maternity underwear options.

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

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!

Nursing Apparel from Kindred Bravely for Plus Size Moms On The Smaller Side

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Kindred Bravely is a great option for plus size moms on the smaller side. They carry options for moms who typically wear sizes 14-18.

A “New” Plus Size Maternity Option – Torrid Maternity!

The struggle is real when it comes to finding cute plus size maternity options. So we’re thrilled to learn Torrid has a Torrid Maternity line!

14 Adorable Plus Size Holiday Graphic Sweatshirts (Maternity Options, Too!)

We’ve searched the internet to bring you plus size holiday graphic sweatshirts including maternity options!

7 Stunning Red Plus Size Maternity Dresses For Holiday Festivities

by plussizebirth | Plus Size Maternity Clothes

Break out the mistletoe because we’ve found 7 red plus size maternity dresses that will leave you feeling breathtakingly beautiful.

Finding Strength: My 38 Week Induction Story

At about 38 weeks, my blood pressure spiked just enough to nudge us towards the decision to induce. I trusted my doc completely.

7 Embarrassing Plus Size Pregnancy Questions You’re Too Afraid To Ask

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 The Size-Friendly Midwife Someone Really Needs

It’s critically important people of size connect with a care provider who practices evidence-based compassionate care like a size-friendly midwife.

My Son Was Fed With Love And I Forgive Myself

by plussizebirth | plus size breastfeeding

I never produced enough milk to breastfeed exclusively, and my son preferred the bottle to my breasts. My son was fed with love and I forgive myself!

Pregnancy After Cancer: Mandi’s Story

by plussizebirth | Trying to Conceive

Three months after my wedding, wanting to start a family, I was diagnosed with stage three metastatic melanoma. This is my pregnancy after cancer story.

I Am 1 in 4. I Am A Mother!

by plussizebirth | Miscarriage

I am 1 in 4. 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss. I never wanted to be a part of this club. My pregnancy was 100% healthy but on July 26, 2018, my life changed.

6 Things Every Plus Size Breastfeeding Mom Needs

by plussizebirth | plus size breastfeeding

Here’s a list of things every plus size breastfeeding mom needs. With proper support, from an IBCLC to an uplifting bra, you’ll be ready to breastfeed.

We Prevailed: An LGBTQ Plus Size Pregnancy Story

by plussizebirth | Trying to Conceive

An LGBTQ plus size pregnancy story shared in an effort to give other couples in their shoes hope. Thanks to this mom for sharing her journey!

Plus Size Maternity Swimsuit Options From Size 14 – 34

by plussizebirth | Plus Size Maternity Clothes

Let’s dive in the deep end to explore plus size maternity swimsuit options from size 14 – 34. Be prepared to think a little outside the kiddy pool!

When Maternity Photos Inspire Self-Love And Healing

It takes bravery to be open about your past and Nadine shares her story in hopes of helping others. When maternity photos inspire self-love and healing a person’s life can be transformed.

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.

Lady In Red: My Dream Fitted Plus Size Maternity Dress

Women like Jessica, in her red fitted plus size maternity dress, continue to break down barriers. They show us that size is not a limiting factor when it comes to your dream maternity photos!

4 Ways Doulas Support Plus Size Parents

by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth

A doula will remind you to hold onto a simple truth that’s often forgotten: You know your body best. Here are 4 ways doulas support plus size parents.

Feet In The Grass: When Birth Trauma Is Triggered

It’s over. It’s been over for a year; why won’t it go away? When birth trauma is triggered it can stop you in your tracks. Birth trauma is real!

Mother Nature’s Change In Plans: My Plus Size Emergency C-Section

It was time to let go of the natural birth idea and let science listen to the message Mother Nature was sending. It was time to have a plus size emergency c-section.

Obesity Stillbirth Risks: What Are My Increased Risks During Pregnancy?

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!

A Single Umbilical Artery Pregnancy Story

The news, of having a Single Umbilical Artery pregnancy, cast a shadow of uncertainty over what should have been a giddy, happy, excited time preparing for the arrival of our first child.

A Fight For My Plus Size Natural Birth

I had planned a plus size natural birth from the beginning. So I was trying to mentally talk myself into believing that I could handle the pain for just a few seconds at a time.

What My Obese Pregnancy Taught Me About My Body

So many of us, experiencing an obese pregnancy, have been misled to believe we can’t have a healthy outcome. The reality is people of all sizes can and do have healthy pregnancies! This is Adriane’s story.

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.

Falling In Love With My Plus Size Maternity Images…And My Pregnancy

My photographer worked her magic to make me feel comfortable which I really think showed in our photos. I’m beyond overjoyed at how these plus size maternity images turned out.

The Difference Size Friendly Care Makes: The Birth Story Of Georgia Lin

The birth story of Georgia Lin truly demonstrates the difference in care plus size people receive when they connect with size-friendly care providers.

I Can’t Believe I Doubted My Body: A Plus Size VBAC Story

I think back at those amazingly hard 30 hours and how emotional they were. I can’t believe I doubted my body and my baby. This is my plus size VBAC story!

You Don’t Get To Decide How Your Birth Will Go: A Transfer Birth Story

Moral of my story, as a plus size mom, is that you get to take your care into your own hands. This is my transfer birth story from a birth center to the hospital.

5 Plus Size Maternity Photo Shoot Tips Photographers Want You To Know