Work With Jen McLellan
Trusted by millions of readers, parents, and professionals since 2011.
Hello!
I’m Jen McLellan, founder of Plus Size Birth, author, certified childbirth educator, speaker, podcast host, and advocate for size-inclusive maternity care.
For more than 15 years, I’ve worked to improve pregnancy and birth experiences for people in larger bodies through education, advocacy, professional training, research collaboration, and community building.
My work has reached millions through Plus Size Birth and the Plus Mommy Podcast and has been featured by the National Institutes of Health, TEDx, The New York Times, CNN, NPR, Glamour, People, and more.
Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, supporting clients and patients, or working to improve healthcare systems, I’d love to explore how I can help support your goals.
Ways We Can Work Together
I think it's really important to talk about the realities of being plus size and pregnant. The options for nursing bras, maternity belly bands, and books are so minuscule that it's insulting. I knew it was frustrating but had no idea until I found myself pregnant and searching for things and answers that didn't exist until I connected with Plus Size Birth. Jen's resources and support helped me throughout my pregnancy.
Parents
Pregnancy in a larger body can bring unique questions, concerns, and challenges. Through personalized consultations, I provide evidence-based information, practical resources, and encouragement to help you feel informed, confident, and empowered.
Together, we can discuss:
- Finding a size-friendly care provider.
- Advocating for respectful maternity care.
- Understanding common pregnancy recommendations and concerns.
- Preparing for labor, birth, and postpartum.
- Navigating weight bias in healthcare.
- Building confidence in your decisions.
- Questions related to plus-size pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
While I do not provide medical advice, I can help you better understand your options, prepare questions for your healthcare team, and feel more supported throughout your parenthood journey.
Pregnancy Support Session
60-minute Zoom Consultation
Investment: $149
Community Supported Rate: $99
For those experiencing financial hardship. No explanation needed.
Extended Pregnancy Support Session
90-minute Zoom Consultation
Investment: $225
Community Supported Rate: $149
For those experiencing financial hardship. No explanation needed.
Perinatal Professionals
Whether you’re a doula, midwife, nurse, physician, lactation consultant, therapist, childbirth educator, student, or other perinatal professional, I can help you build confidence in providing more size-inclusive care.
Together, we can explore:
- Creating a size-friendly practice environment.
- Addressing weight bias in maternity care.
- Size-inclusive communication and language.
- Staff education and training.
- Presentation development.
- Practice policies and procedures.
- Client care and advocacy strategies.
My goal is to help professionals create more respectful, evidence-based, and inclusive experiences for people in larger bodies.
Professional Consultation
60-minute Zoom Consultation
Investment: $225
Community Supported Rate: $149
For those experiencing financial hardship. No explanation needed.
Practice Review Package
A comprehensive review of your website, intake forms, client materials, policies, procedures, and client experience.
Includes:
• Pre-session questionnaire
• Review of materials
• Written recommendations
• 60-minute consultation
Investment: $750
Research, Consulting & Advisory Services
I partner with researchers, healthcare organizations, government agencies, hospitals, birth centers, nonprofits, educational institutions, technology companies, and brands seeking to improve healthcare experiences and outcomes for people in larger bodies.
Through Plus Size Birth, the Plus Mommy Podcast, professional trainings, speaking engagements, and direct engagement with thousands of parents and perinatal professionals, I’ve developed extensive expertise in weight bias, patient experience, and size-inclusive maternity care.
Areas of Expertise:
- Size-inclusive maternity care.
- Plus-size pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
- Patient experience and stakeholder engagement.
- Professional education and training.
- Navigating weight bias in healthcare.
- Community-informed healthcare solutions.
Services May Include:
- Research collaboration.
- Professional training and education.
- Size-inclusive product and technology feedback.
- Stakeholder engagement and patient-centered design.
- And more…
Consulting engagements are tailored to project scope and organizational needs. Most engagements range from $200–$500+ per hour or are quoted on a project basis.
Speaking Engagements
Interested in having me speak at your conference, organization, podcast, or event?
From keynote presentations and conference sessions to professional trainings and panel discussions, I bring evidence-based education, practical insights, and engaging storytelling to every audience.
Popular speaking topics include:
- Weight Bias in Healthcare
- Size-Inclusive Maternity Care
- Supporting Plus-Size Pregnancy and Birth
Visit my speaking page to learn more about presentation topics, availability, and booking information.
Speaking Highlights
Not Sure Where to Start?
Let’s connect for a brief conversation to discuss your needs and determine the best way we can work together.