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Plus Size Maternity

Plus Size Maternity Swimsuit Options Size 1X – 6X

ByJen McLellan, CBE June 21, 2018June 6, 2025

Let’s dive in the deep end to explore plus size maternity swimsuit options from size 1X – 6X. Be prepared to think a little outside the kiddy pool!

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Plus Size Maternity Photos

When Maternity Photos Inspire Self-Love And Healing

ByJen McLellan, CBE June 6, 2018October 31, 2021

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.

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Plus Size Pregnancy

My Invisible Plus Size Pregnancy

ByJen McLellan, CBE May 31, 2018May 31, 2025

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.

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Plus Size Pregnancy

4 Ways To Normalize Plus Size Pregnancy

ByJen McLellan, CBE May 22, 2018August 25, 2024

When we talk about things society has labeled taboo, we can transform the conversation. Here are four ways to normalize plus size pregnancy.

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Plus Size Maternity Photos

My Dream Fitted Plus Size Maternity Dress

ByJen McLellan, CBE May 7, 2018December 17, 2023

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! 

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Mother Nature's Change In Plans_ My Plus Size Emergency C-Section
Plus Size Birth Stories

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

ByJen McLellan, CBE April 26, 2018November 4, 2021

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.

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Obesity Stillbirth Risks
Plus Size Pregnancy

What Does The Evidence Really Say About Obesity Stillbirth Risks?

ByJen McLellan, CBE April 23, 2018April 28, 2024

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!

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Single Umbilical Artery Pregnancy Story
Plus Size Birth Stories

A Single Umbilical Artery Pregnancy Story

ByJen McLellan, CBE April 8, 2018November 21, 2023

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.

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A Fight For My Plus Size Natural Birth
Plus Size Birth Stories

A Fight For My Plus Size Natural Birth

ByJen McLellan, CBE April 1, 2018July 20, 2021

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.

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Plus Size Birth Stories

What My Obese Pregnancy Taught Me About My Body

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 27, 2018November 1, 2021

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.

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Should I Share My Birth Story
Plus Size Pregnancy

Should I Share My Birth Story (Even If Things Didn’t Go As Planned)?

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 22, 2018November 5, 2021

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.

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Falling In Love With My Plus Size Maternity Images...And My Pregnancy
Plus Size Maternity Photos

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

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 18, 2018May 25, 2025

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.

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The Difference Size-Friendly Care Makes
Plus Size Birth Stories

The Difference Size-Friendly Care Makes: A Birth Story

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 13, 2018November 23, 2023

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

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I Can’t Believe I Doubted My Body_ A Plus Size VBAC Story
Plus Size Birth Stories

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

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 6, 2018November 4, 2021

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!

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You Don’t Get To Decide How Your Birth Will Go_ A Transfer Birth Story
Plus Size Birth Stories

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

ByJen McLellan, CBE February 27, 2018November 4, 2021

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.

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Plus Size Maternity Photos

5 Plus Size Maternity Photo Shoot Tips from a Photographer

ByJen McLellan, CBE February 19, 2018November 19, 2023

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!

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Plus-Size Pregnant & Proud Jennifer's Story
Plus Size Pregnancy

Plus-Size Pregnant & Proud: Jennifer’s Story

ByJen McLellan, CBE January 29, 2018May 25, 2025

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.

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Plus Size Pregnancy Fears Unrealized
Plus Size Birth Stories

My Plus Size Pregnancy Fears Unrealized

ByJen McLellan, CBE January 9, 2018November 5, 2021

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!

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Plus Size Maternity Photos

Waiting For You: Our Adoption Maternity Photos

ByJen McLellan, CBE January 3, 2018January 11, 2022

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!

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Plus Size Pregnancy

Plus Size Pregnancy Bellies: 5 Women Talk About Their Bumps

ByJen McLellan, CBE December 13, 2017June 1, 2025

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

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Trying to Conceive

Four Years Of Trying To Conceive With PCOS

ByJen McLellan, CBE November 20, 2017October 25, 2022

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.

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Plus Size Maternity Photos

Heartwarming Rainbow Baby Maternity Photos – Lorraine’s Story

ByJen McLellan, CBE October 29, 2017August 21, 2022

These rainbow baby maternity photos will touch your heart and make you smile. A wonderful idea for anyone having a baby after a loss.

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Somewhere Over The Rainbow- Giving Birth After Pregnancy Loss
Plus Size Birth Stories

Somewhere Over The Rainbow: Giving Birth After Pregnancy Loss

ByJen McLellan, CBE October 14, 2017November 1, 2021

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…

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Plus Size Birth

Grey’s Anatomy Encourages Having An Orgasm While In Labor

ByJen McLellan, CBE October 11, 2017November 5, 2021

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.

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Sarah's Plus Size VBAC Home Birth Story
Plus Size Birth Stories

Sarah’s Plus Size VBAC Homebirth Story

ByJen McLellan, CBE October 1, 2017December 17, 2023

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.

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A powerful plus size birth center birth story.
Plus Size Birth Stories

My Brown-Haired Boy: A Birth Center Birth Story

ByJen McLellan, CBE September 26, 2017June 23, 2025

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!

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Plus Size Birth Stories

PCOS Conception Story: Stop Telling Me To Just Lose Weight

ByJen McLellan, CBE September 20, 2017November 2, 2021

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”.

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Plus Size Maternity Photography
Plus Size Maternity Photos

A Lot More Than Just Photos: Plus Size Maternity Photography

ByJen McLellan, CBE September 17, 2017November 27, 2023

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!

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Plus Size Maternity Clothes

7 Beautiful Plus Size Maternity Gowns for Photoshoots

ByJen McLellan, CBE September 6, 2017May 16, 2025

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!

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A Plus Size C-Section Birth Story
Plus Size Birth Stories

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

ByJen McLellan, CBE August 28, 2017October 31, 2021

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!

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Nutrition

Gestational Diabetes Nutrition Tips for Plus Size Women

ByJen McLellan, CBE May 18, 2017June 12, 2024

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.

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Nutrition

Celiac Pregnancy Complications

ByJen McLellan, CBE May 11, 2017November 25, 2023

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.

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My Plus Size Infertility Story
Trying to Conceive

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

ByJen McLellan, CBE April 27, 2017May 25, 2025

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.

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Dear Plus Size Mom
Plus Size Pregnancy

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

ByJen McLellan, CBE April 18, 2017November 19, 2023

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.

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Plus Size Pregnancy

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

ByJen McLellan, CBE April 10, 2017June 1, 2025

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!

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A couple's emotional welcome for their rainbow baby. Pregnancy loss for dads. You’re Not the Only One Who Lost a Baby- Pregnancy Loss for Dads & Partners
Miscarriage

Pregnancy Loss for Dads and Partners

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 30, 2017June 20, 2021

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…

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Birth Story Controlled C-Section
Plus Size Birth Stories

Summer’s Birth Story: Controlled C-Section

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 23, 2017December 18, 2023

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.

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Star Wars Maternity Shoot- Channeling Our Inner Dorkiness
Plus Size Maternity Photos

Star Wars Maternity Shoot: Channeling Our Inner Dorkiness

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 15, 2017December 18, 2023

This couple didn’t just think outside the box but outside the universe with their Star Wars maternity shoot. Then they brought things down to earth with a lovely photography session outside.

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Three Pregnancy Losses
Plus Size Birth Stories

Becoming a Mother After Three Pregnancy Losses

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 12, 2017October 12, 2019

My baby girl Everly Noelle was born on January 18th, 2016! She was two weeks early, born via unplanned c-section because of her size. My husband is 6’8 and I’m 5’11 …we are big people so clearly a big baby was on the way!

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How to Rekindle Your Relationship after Having a Baby
Postpartum

How to Rekindle Your Relationship After Having a Baby

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 5, 2017November 23, 2023

The topic of how to rekindle a relationship after having a baby is one not enough people talk about and yet it’s incredibly common.

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Plus Size Maternity
Plus Size Maternity Photos

Plus Size Maternity: Revel in it While it Lasts

ByJen McLellan, CBE March 1, 2017December 19, 2023

I highly recommend that all pregnant women, especially plus size women, have their photos taken during pregnancy. Your body only looks that way for nine months. Revel in it while it lasts. Nine months is really such a short period of time during an entire lifetime.

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Plus Size Maternity Photos

A Whimsical Plus Size Maternity Photo Shoot You Have to See!

ByJen McLellan, CBE February 26, 2017December 17, 2023

This whimsical plus size maternity photo shoot will take your breath away and make you want to get pregnant just to recreate it!

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