This resource is dedicated to supporting Black plus size pregnant women with inspiring birth stories, evidence-based resources, and beautiful maternity photos.
Evidence-Based Resources
- Black Birthing Bill of Rights
- Black Mamas Matter Association
- National Black Doulas Association
- Racial Disparities in Childbirth from Evidence-Based Birth
- Uzazi Village
Below I'm featuring two Black doulas from our Size-Friendly Doula Directory who provide not only outstanding doula services but also educational resources and mentorships.
Childbirth Books By Black Authors
- Battling Over Birth: Black Women and the Maternal Health Care Crisis
- Black, Pregnant and Loving It: The Comprehensive Pregnancy Guide for Today’s Woman of Color
- Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
- Mama's Little Baby: The Black Woman's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby's First Year
- The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy
Childbirth Podcasts By Black Podcasters
- Birth Stories In Color
- Denise Bolds
- Fertility Friday
- Natal
- Women's Wellness Coaching by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins
Below you'll see episodes from our Plus Mommy Podcast featuring Black voices from experts to parents.
- Supporting Black Families Improves Care For All – ShiShi Rose
- Adiba Nelson – Inclusion And Empowerment From The Stage To The Page
- From Pregnant Pole Dancing Instructor To One Strong Mother
- The Path To The Voice With Season 20 Semifinalist Dana Monique
- Nurse Chooses Home Birth And Her Life Transforms – Courtney’s Story
- Don’t Be Afraid To Switch Care Providers – Veronica’s Story
- Powerful Conversation About Plus Size Pregnancy With An OB-GYN
- How Nia’s Plus Size Pregnancies Changed Her Life’s Path
- What It’s Like To Be Pregnant When You Are Black And Plus Size
- What Happens When You See Bodies That Look Like Yours Represented
- Finding Your Voice – Tracie-Anne’s Plus Size Birth Stories
- Plus Size Fashion With Marie Denee Of The Curvy Fashionista
- How Doulas Support Plus Size Moms
- Christina Wells America’s Got Talent Semifinalist Tells Her Story
- Tywanda’s Plus Size C-Section Story
- Sam’s Plus Size Pregnancy And Breastfeeding Story
- Race, Adoption, And Body Love with Pia Schiavo-Campo
Maternity & Birth Stories
- Plus Size Maternity Photo Shoot: 5 Tips for a Stress-Free Experience
- When Maternity Photos Inspire Self-Love And Healing
- A Mother's Strength: Plus Size C-Section Birth Story
- VBAC Story – I Had Successfully Pushed Her Into This World
- We Prevailed: An LGBTQ Plus Size Pregnancy Story
- Plus Size Pregnancy Bellies: 5 Women Talk About Their Bumps
- What It's Like To Be In Maternity Photos When You Are Plus Size
This resource will continually be updated. If you have any recommendations or would like to have your birth story featured, please e-mail [email protected]
Jen McLellan is a certified childbirth educator, published author, and founder of Plus Size Birth and the Plus Mommy Podcast. For over a decade, she has advocated for plus size people, and the National Institutes of Health endorses her work. Jen has been featured in major publications, including The New York Times, Glamour, and Huffington Post. She helps people navigate the world of plus size pregnancy, shares tips for embracing your body and laughs her way through the adventures of parenthood.
Latest posts by Jen McLellan, CBE (see all)
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