Plus Size Advocacy

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

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.

Actor Jen Ponton, best known as Rubi in AMC’s Dietland, is as passionate as the characters she plays. Hear her story!

Weight bias in health care does so much harm, but I’m thankful I faced my fears. This is my skin cancer story.

I’m ready to tell my story. Not only my abortion story, but share what it was like to become a mother years after having an abortion.

When you’re plus size with hyperemesis gravidarum, you’re sometimes not believed or praised for weight loss while you’re suffering.

Liesel Teen, well-known as Mommy Labor Nurse on Instagram, shares helpful insights on supporting plus size labor and delivery.

This is a needed conversation about weight stigma in maternity care and how we can improve outcomes for plus size people during pregnancy.