Fat And Pregnant

Sep 10 2024 23 ep. 47 mins 6

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Fat & Pregnant– the podcast that’s about plus size pregnancy, parenting and so much more. Learn how you can confidently navigate pregnancy and early parenting without the diet culture BS!

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22. Navigating Grief During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Lacy

Sep 10 2024 46 mins

Join me and mother of three, Lacy Bruner, as she describes her three pregnancies and birth stories, including both unplanned and elective cesarean section births. We also discuss Lacy's journey through loss, after her brother unexpectedly passed away during her second pregnancy. Lacy describes how this event shaped her pregnancy, the newborn phase and how she sought support as she

21. Body Image and Weight Neutral Dietetics with Amy Rapone

Sep 03 2024 37 mins

Exploring big topics in this episode with registered dietician and body liberation advocate Amy Rapone! In this episode we discuss:How weight bias impacts the level of care fat people receive (and don't receive!)The principles of health at every sizeAmy's personal journey to becoming a dietician and how this stirred up feelings about her bodyWhat it means to be a size inclusive die

20. Liz's Positive Induction Stories with Doula Support

Feb 13 2024 58 mins

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

19: Lizzy's Cesarean and VBAC Home Birth Transfer

Jan 23 2024 66 mins

"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:

18. The Disappearance of "Low Risk" Pregnancy with Jenine Ellis

Jan 11 2024 44 mins

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

17. Osteopathy and Upright Birth with Jess Michaels

Dec 12 2023 44 mins

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

16. Obstetric Violence: A Midwife's Journey Out of the System with Amity Reed

Dec 05 2023 52 mins

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

15. From Loss to Life: Embracing Holistic Healing with Amy Arnold

Nov 28 2023 48 mins

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

14. Ashley's Freebirth VBAC After Two Cesareans: Taking Radical Responsibility

Nov 21 2023 86 mins

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

13. Creating a Slow Postpartum with Jojo Hogan

Nov 14 2023 48 mins

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