The Messy Intersection

Weight Stigma in Pregnancy with Clara Nosek

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In this episode of The Messy Intersection, we hear from Clara Nosek, a weight-inclusive dietitian and the Instagrammer behind @yourdietitianbff.

Clara, who was pregnant with her second child at the time of recording, discusses the experience of being pregnant in a large body and the ways that weight stigma in prenatal care has influenced her physical and emotional well-being.

We discuss:

  • Clara's work as an activist raising awareness about issues of bias and inclusion stemming from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Clara's lived experience of being in a larger body, both before and during her pregnancies.
  • How her body size has influenced her experience of testing for gestational diabetes.
  • What pregnant people in larger bodies can do to advocate for the same care smaller-bodied people receive in pregnancy.
  • How the pressure to "snap back" after pregnancy often relates to an unfulfilled need for community and identity in new motherhood.

    • Resources mentioned:

    • Beyond Beautiful: A Practical Guide to Being Happy, Confident, and You in a Looks-Obsessed World (https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Beautiful-Practical-Confident-Looks-Obsessed/dp/0399582096/)

    Follow Clara: 

    Instagram: @yourdietitianbff

    Follow Diana:

    Instagram: @baby.steps.dietitian

    Visit Diana's website to learn more about her counseling services:

    (https://dianakrice.com/)

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