Supporting Black Plus Size Pregnant Women

This resource is dedicated to supporting Black plus size pregnant women with inspiring birth stories, evidence-based resources, and beautiful maternity photos. 

Maternity & Birth Stories

Evidence-Based Resources

• Black Birthing Bill of Rights 
• Black Mamas Matter Association
• National Black Doulas Association 
• Racial Disparities in Childbirth from Evidence-Based Birth 
• Rise Up Midwife 
• 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 pregnancy to motherhood and beyond. 

• 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

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Jen McLellan is a published author and founder of Plus Size Birth and the Plus Mommy blog. 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.

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