Plus Size Birth Blog

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

The child you’re carrying in your belly will not care about the stretch-marks or the added pounds. Don’t miss out and regret not doing a plus size maternity photo shoot!

Plus-Size Pregnant & Proud: Jennifer’s Story

Recently the site CafeMom launched, Plus-Size Pregnant & Proud with the desire to lift the veil around plus size pregnant and provide comfort to plus-size moms to be.

My Plus Size Pregnancy Fears Unrealized

After years of not conceiving I thought it wasn’t possible. I was shocked to see that perfect little plus sign. I immediately worried, would I have a healthy plus size pregnancy and baby? Would l look pregnant or just fat? I had so many plus size pregnancy fears!

Waiting For You: Our Adoption Maternity Photos

I envisioned myself in a long flowing dress accenting a round baby bump. However, these are my adoption maternity photos, and I couldn’t be happier!

3 Last Minute Body Positive Holiday Survival Tips

by plussizebirth | Postpartum

We all know it’s going to happen…someone is going to say something that will set you over the edge. I thought I’d offer up a few body positive holiday survival tips that help me and might also support you.

Plus Size Pregnancy Bellies: 5 Women Talk About Their Bumps

Five women open up about their plus size pregnancy bellies. Inspiring stories about pushing themselves to have maternity photos taken and embrace their bodies.

Why I’m Not Mad About Kate’s Plus Size Pregnancy Storyline On This Is Us

by plussizebirth | Miscarriage

I thought I would be mad about Kate’s plus size pregnancy storyline on This Is Us ending in a miscarriage. However, the way they handled it was perfect.

Nadine’s Story: Four Years Of Trying To Conceive With PCOS

by plussizebirth | Trying to Conceive

I planned things for a living. The decision to have a child was no different. This is my story of four years of trying to conceive with PCOS.

A Heartwarming Rainbow Baby Plus Size Maternity Shoot

This is my body, this body carried me through 24 years of life and it’s growing a whole human being right now! I’m literally creating another person with my own body and am going to be able to sustain his life with my body after he’s born. What’s more amazing then that?! Absolutely nothing.

This Is Us Plus Size Pregnancy Storyline – Plus Size Fans Speak Out

by plussizebirth | Plus Size Celebrity

This Is Us fans, especially plus size fans, are speaking (and freaking) out about the This Is Us plus size pregnancy storyline.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow: Giving Birth After Pregnancy Loss

The loss of a pregnancy is something that impacts people in many different ways – and all of those ways should be honored. A mother should be supported as well as her partner. This is one mom’s story of giving birth after pregnancy loss…

Grey’s Anatomy Encourages Having An Orgasm While In Labor

by plussizebirth | Plus Size Birth

Encouraging women to have an orgasm while in labor isn’t something new – but I’m thrilled it was part of this Grey’s Anatomy storyline.

14 DIY Plus Size Halloween Costume Ideas for Maternity or Motherhood

by plussizebirth | Plus Size Maternity Clothes

It’s that time of year again most people love and a few of us dread – time to pick out your plus size Halloween costume for maternity or motherhood!

Sarah’s Plus Size VBAC Homebirth Story

My body did know what to do, and it was doing it! This is Sarah’s plus size VBAC homebirth story following a traumatic cesarean birth.

My Brown-Haired Boy: A Birth Center Birth Story

The night before I got the positive pregnancy test, I had a dream. A little boy with brown hair, waiting calmly. This is my birth center birth story!

PCOS Conception Story: Stop Telling Me To Just Lose Weight

I thought my body was a failure because we had a different journey than others. But then I look at my daughter and think to myself “my goodness, my body was perfect for her”.

A Lot More Than Just Photos: Plus Size Maternity Photography

To some plus size maternity photography is just the act of having photos taken. To others, it’s an experience that impacts their self-confidence for a lifetime!

7 Beautiful Plus Size Maternity Gowns for Parties and Pictures

by plussizebirth | Plus Size Maternity Clothes

It has been challenging to find gorgeous plus size maternity gowns…until now! Here you’ll see plus size maternity gowns for everything from breathtaking photo shoots to your baby shower, and any formal events you might be attending, or even just a special date with your love!

A Mother’s Strength: Plus Size C-Section Birth Story

Not all pregnancies, births, or postpartum experiences go according to plan. This is Letrez’s plus size c-section birth story. This is a mother’s strength!

Plus Size Babywearing Unboxing with Tula

by plussizebirth | plus size babywearing

When it comes to plus size friendly carriers, Tula is one of my favorites!

Chub Rub Solutions for Thunder Thighs

by plussizebirth | Postpartum

I recently went on the hunt for chub rub solutions and quickly discovered that not all options for plus size people are created equal.

Gestational Diabetes Nutrition Tips for Plus Size Women

by plussizebirth | Nutrition

I’ve brought on a guest expert to talk about gestational diabetes nutrition tips for helping to reduce your risk or manage GD. Lily Nichols is a registered dietitian, diabetes educator and researcher with expertise in prenatal nutrition and gestational diabetes.

Positive Plus Size Pregnancy News Stories – Changing The Narrative

I started blogging to change the narrative of plus size pregnancy. I knew one of my challenges would be promoting positive plus size pregnancy news stories.

Beyond Gluten Free: Celiac Disease Pregnancy Complications

by plussizebirth | Nutrition

Experts estimate that 1 in 100 Americans have celiac disease but as many as 97% of people with celiac disease don’t even know they have it! There are studies showing increased risks during pregnancy (and an impact on fertility). We need to be having these conversations and people need to be getting tested.

Did My Body Really Do This On Its Own? My Plus Size Infertility Story

by plussizebirth | Trying to Conceive

For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to be a mommy. I never expected it would be such a struggle to get here. This is my plus size infertility story.

Dear Plus Size Mom: A Letter From A Labor And Delivery Nurse

Dear Plus Size Mom: I am guilty of dreading our time together doing fetal monitoring. I am guilty for thinking about your weight before thinking about your pregnancy. And I am sorry.

4 Things No One Tells You About Being Plus Size and Pregnant

While common plus size pregnancy frustrations include not being able to find affordable plus size maternity clothes or struggling to connect with a size friendly care provider – let’s dig deeper!

Pregnancy Loss for Dads and Partners

by plussizebirth | Miscarriage

Last week Leilani Rogers, an amazingly talented photographer shared this photo on her Facebook page. It left me breathless.
Then I read the text that went along with the photo and I lost it. This is a story of my family’s loss and another family’s story of birth after loss. This is the impact of pregnancy loss for dads and partners…

Summer’s Birth Story: Controlled C-Section

As a surgical nurse, I know that a controlled situation is much better than an emergency. I did not want to get into an emergency situation so I opted to go for the controlled c-section.

This is Us: We Need to Talk About Kate and Her Weight

by plussizebirth | Plus Size Celebrity

I kept watching the episode and it was nearly impossible to not get sucked in. I double dare anyone to finish that first episode and not continue on to watch the second. I was thankful Kate had a love interest, even if they did meet at her weight loss group. And while I found myself falling in love with the show, just as I did with Grey’s Anatomy, I kept wanting Kate to stop focusing on hating her body all the time; from weight loss group meetings to fat camp.

Star Wars Maternity Shoot: Channeling Our Inner Dorkiness