Plus Size Stigma in Pregnancy and Birth

Fat people who are pregnant face a lot of stigma and judgement from the medical community. Find helpful tips for navigating pregnancy and birth as a plus size woman.

According to my BMI, I was categorized as 'morbidly obese' but according to my midwife I wasn’t "high risk." At the beginning of my pregnancy, I was working with an OB-GYN and was given the standard "don't gain more than 15-20 pounds" speech. I didn’t find this very helpful. When I started working within the midwifery model of care I felt fully supported.

SOURCE: Plus Size Birth • AUTHOR: Jen McLellan