We Go There Podcast

S6 | E60 Plus Size Pregnancy + Birth with Jen McLellan

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Jen McLellan helps people navigate the world of plus size pregnancy, shares tips for embracing your body, and laughs her way through the adventures of parenthood. Jen is also a certified childbirth educator, wife, and mother to a charismatic twelve-year-old. In this episode Jen shares tips for those living in larger bodies - from preconception to postpartum - as well as how we can all be allies and create space for EVERY BODY. 

 

Jen Shares:

  1. Jen’s experience with plus size pregnancy + birth
  • Misconceptions about plus size pregnancy and birth
  • How we can all be allies and create a safe place for all sizes
  • Healthcare bias and how to find support
  • The importance of a supportive midwife and birth team
  • How to advocate for yourself so you can have a positive birth experience
  • How to navigate hurtful comments about plus size pregnancy
  • Relative vs. actual risk 
  • The true safety of plus sized pregnancy 
  • Wellness vs. weight

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    Show Notes: 

    For more of Jen, please visit instagram.com/plusmommy  on Instagram and plussizebirth.com on the Web

    For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

    wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

    *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

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