This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of mental health and medical advocacy. Victoria sits down with Sarah to discuss a pregnancy journey marked by the challenges of high blood pressure and prenatal anxiety. Sarah opens up about the emotional toll of being hospitalized twice before her baby arrived and the ultimate decision to prioritize safety through a scheduled C-section.

Beyond the birth, we explore the reality of postpartum life, including the physical healing process and managing blood pressure issues after returning home. Sarah leaves us with a powerful reminder to tune out societal noise and trust the one person who knows your body and baby best: you.

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This episode is a masterclass in self-advocacy and resilience. Victoria is joined by Nikki, a mother of two from South Georgia, who shares the starkly different experiences of her two pregnancies. Nikki discusses her first pregnancy at 500+ lbs, the jarring experience of being "fired" by her OB-GYN at 12 weeks, and navigating a four-day induction during the peak of the 2020 pandemic.

We then pivot to her second pregnancy, which followed a 200-pound weight loss after bariatric surgery. Nikki explains the unique medical considerations for bariatric patients—from alternative glucose monitoring to medication restrictions—and describes her "redemptive" second birth.

From surviving severe Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) twice to advocating for bariatric-sized hospital equipment, Nikki proves that body size does not define your birth outcome.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

1. Dress to Deliver – Maternity/Labor gowns (sizes up to 32) that unbutton for epidural access.
2. Maven – A maternity/family benefits platform (used by Nikki for overnight breast milk shipping).
3. Sneak Peek – Early gender DNA test.
   
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Bigger Than Birth podcast! Host Victoria Gaba kicks things off by sharing her raw, honest, and deeply personal journey through fertility with PCOS, a smooth pregnancy, and her birth as a plus-size woman.

In this episode, Victoria discusses the realities of being labeled "high-risk" due to BMI, the pressure of medical inductions, and how she advocated for herself when doctors used fear-based language. From a 30-hour induction to a positive C-section experience with an apron belly, Victoria shares the highs and lows of her transition into motherhood, including the often-untold struggles of breastfeeding and postpartum mental health.

Whether you are trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or a fellow plus-size mom, this episode is a reminder that your body is capable, your voice matters, and you deserve compassionate, evidence-based care.

Resources Mentioned

1. Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Book by Ina May Gaskin
2. Expecting Better Book by Emily Oster
3. Plus Size Pregnancy Book by Dr. Sarah Wickham
4. Evidence Based Birth Website
5. Two Doulas and You Atlanta
6. Buckhead Acupuncture and Herbal Center – Wendy

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