Podcast

Illustrator Claudia Ramos draws the Latinx characters she longed to see as a little girl growing up in Los Angeles, California.

Heather shares what it was like pushing against routine induction for advanced maternal age during her plus size pregnancy and birth story.

Giving birth at 35 weeks wasn’t Katie’s plan, but birth often unfolds in unexpected ways. Listen as she shares her birth story and what it was like having a baby in the NICU. Katie and her husband decided that 2020 would be the year to start their pregnancy journey. In February, they headed to Australia …

Elizabeth shares her story of giving birth as a plus size woman in Scotland, and her postpartum experience.

An experienced OB-GYN ultrasound technologist answers questions to help plus size patients feel prepared for pregnancy ultrasounds.

Lynneah openly shares the complex parts of pregnancy and motherhood during her twins plus size pregnancy and birth story.

Good Morning America spread misleading information about the increased risk of stillbirth and plus size pregnancy risks.

Dr. Christine Sterling, a board-certified OBGYN, discusses unpacking fat-phobia in the medical community, and how to advocate for yourself.

Raffela Mancuso shared her frustration with thin bodies being examples of body positivity. She went viral and started a needed conversation.

Looking at the research on weight stigma during pregnancy and how the findings can positively impact maternity care.

Adiba Nelson, author, mother, and disability rights advocate shares her lived experiences to help others feel less alone.

DeAnna shares her experience as a pregnant pole dancing instructor and how dancing helped her body image during pregnancy and postpartum.