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Plus Size Pregnancy
In the summer of 2012, I had a miscarriage and for the past 3 years my husband and I have never actively tried for another baby. Yet, we’ve never made any attempts to not get pregnant either.
When I was 17 I was diagnosed with PCOS and told because of it and my size I would be unlikely to have children. I always wanted to be a mother, it was my biggest dream.
Jesika bought into all of the plus size pregnancy myths and assumed she’d have a difficult pregnancy and birth due to her size.
On Sunday, the New York Times published Claire Putnam’s article Pregnant, Obese … and in Danger. Like most articles about obesity and pregnancy, it focuses on the increased risks and calls for care providers to have frank conversations with their patients about their weight.
Back and hip pain during pregnancy is no joke and there’s a limit on how much Extra Strength Tylenol you can pop in a day.
My jaw dropped when Genesis shared her gorgeous plus size pinup maternity photos on the Plus Size Mommy Memoirs Facebook page.
Stew in that for a minute and think about your answer, and how these questions make you feel. If you’re offended that someone would even ask, that’s a healthy response.
You are planning to be the healthiest host you can be for your future baby. Should you lose weight prior to pregnancy? Let’s talk about it!
As soon as the home test came positive I was super happy but sad at the same time. I thought that being plus size and pregnant would hold me back from dancing, I was mistaken!!