Fat And Pregnant

I'm so excited for you to hear Liz's two birth stories, both involving induction of labor. Have a listen to her journeys through pregnancy, where she sought the right support to help her navigate high blood pressure issues.Liz's births may have both included induction methods, however, they were both unique experiences in their own way. Tune in to hear how Liz navigated doubt and u

"Once a cesarean, always a cesarean"-- a myth that continues to limit the birthing options of hundreds of thousands of people every year. Join me and Lizzy Morris, as she discusses her two birth stories: her first ending with a primary cesarean and her second, as she prepared for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)-- with loads of drama along the way! In this episode, we discuss:

Chances are, if you're plus size and pregnant, you have been told that your pregnancy is automatically "high risk." Join me and birthkeeper, hypnobirthing teacher and all around birth nerd, Jenine Ellis, as we explore the continuing disappearance of "low risk" pregnancies in modern maternity care.In this episode, we discuss:How maternity care has changed over time and become more i

Join me and Dr Jess Michaels as we discuss everything osteopathy and how being upright can positively impact your labor and birth! In this episode we discuss:The benefits of being upright during labor and birthMyths surrounding upright birth and how weight bias can influence movement recommendationsHow pain and discomfort act as signals during laborWhat osteopathy is and how it can

Join me and journalist, midwife and author Amity Reed as we discuss the important topic of obstetric violence and how it impacts both families and those working within the maternity system. In this episode we discuss:Amity's journey to midwiferyHow working as a midwife was not what Amity thought it was going to beWhat obstetric violence is and how it is deeply rooted in power and c

I'm so happy to share this episode featuring Amy Arnold, who discusses her journey with multiple pregnancy losses, an ectopic pregnancy and how she decided to access alternative options for fertility support to meet her rainbow baby.You'll hear us discuss:Amy's story of loss and how she found supportWhy Amy chose to take an alternative path with fertility supportThe weight stigma A

I'm so excited for you to hear Ashley's THREE birth stories. Have a listen to her journey through two challenging experiences ending in surgical birth, followed by her decision to take radical responsibility when she stepped outside of the maternity system in Australia.Ashley's journey to parenthood was definitely filled with bumps along the way, including medical anti-fat bias tha

Join me and Jojo Hogan as we explore the important topic of postpartum planning and all of the ways we are getting it wrong in the West. Jojo is a peri-natal care specialist, yoga teacher and founder of Slow Postpartum, an international movement which educates as to the importance of honoring the weeks following birth.In this episode we discuss:The typical challenges many new famil

There is so much wisdom in Alice's story of pregnancy and birth. Have a listen to learn how she found the right support for her after she was continually met with weight-biased care. You'll hear us discuss:How Alice was "risked out" out midwife-led careThe weight bias Alice experienced during pregnancyThe reasons why Alice decided to have a home birthAlice's journey through labor,

Join me and breastfeeding specialist Sterling Grey-Simmons as we explore the topic of breastfeeding and considerations for plus size folks.In this episode we discuss:Common challenges associated with breastfeedingWays you can prepare for feeding your little oneThe importance of support and education How misinformed professionals and loved ones can negatively impact feedingProducts