When Weight Enters the Conversation

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How do you decide if, when, and how weight belongs in conversations with the people you support?

Learn a practical framework for navigating these moments with greater intention, compassion, and respect.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
6 PM Pacific | 9 PM Eastern
Limited-time replay available

You may find yourself wondering:

  • When does weight actually need to be part of the conversation?
  • How can I discuss weight or risk without reinforcing stigma?
  • What language can unintentionally cause harm?
  • What do I do when BMI-based policies affect someone’s options?

That’s why I developed the Size-Inclusive Language Framework™, a practical approach for navigating conversations about weight and body size with greater intention.

plus size pregnant woman having fetal monitoring during labor
  • Recognize language and communication habits that can unintentionally reinforce weight stigma.
  • Listen to and respect the language people use to describe their own bodies.
  • Ask rather than assume what language someone would prefer you to use.
  • Take a weight-neutral approach whenever possible, while recognizing situations when discussing weight may be relevant.
Size-Inclusive Language Framework
Jen McLellan Speaker

Meet Your Instructor | Jen McLellan, CBE

For more than fifteen years, I’ve worked to improve maternity care for people in larger bodies and help perinatal professionals provide respectful, evidence-informed, size-inclusive support.

I’ve presented nationally, including at the National Institutes of Health and TEDx ABQ, and my work has been featured by The New York Times, NPR, CNN, Glamour, and more.

I developed the Size-Inclusive Language Framework™ from years of listening to families and helping professionals examine how weight bias, language, and clinical practices shape maternity care.

Who Is This For?

Size-Inclusive Language Framework™
A Free Live Masterclass for Perinatal Professionals

Thursday, September 3, 2026
6 PM Pacific | 9 PM Eastern
Limited-time replay available