When your provider won’t stop talking about weight, it can feel frustrating, dismissive, and exhausting—especially during pregnancy. You come in with real symptoms, real questions, and real needs, yet the conversation keeps circling back to BMI and the scale. This post breaks down why weight becomes such a fixation in prenatal care, how that focus can cause real harm, and—most importantly—what you can say to redirect the conversation and protect your right to respectful, evidence-based care. You are not obligated to justify your body to receive good medical support.
Welcome to a crucial conversation about the power of words in the world of pregnancy and childbirth. Language plays a profound role in shaping our perceptions and experiences, and when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, the words used by pregnancy providers can have a lasting impact on expectant parents. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of inclusive language, provide a table with specific examples of non inclusive language and how to correct it, and shed light on how pregnancy providers can promote positive birth experiences through mindful communication.
What If Your Size-Inclusive OB or Midwife Isn’t On-Call During Your Birth? Pregnancy is a unique journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and, often, a lot of careful planning. For individuals who desire size-inclusive healthcare, finding an understanding and supportive OB or midwife can be a crucial aspect of their pregnancy journey.
In honor of Rylan’s 4-month mark, I thought I’d share his birth story!
I’m a fat person. Always have been and always will be. The first time I ever told a care provider I wanted to be a mom, they told me (at age 14) that I’d have to lose weight first. It’s a complicated birth story, but the short version is that I myself, was premature.
