Ep 81 - Weight Bias in Pregnancy & So Much More: Jen McLellan from Plus Mommy Podcast
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In this episode, Karen talks with Jen McLellan, founder of Plus Size Birth and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast about plus size pregnancy, weight bias, body love, and so much more.
Jen is a certified childbirth educator, published author, advocate and mother. Her work has been featured everywhere from Good Morning America and the Today Show, to People and Glamour magazines and publications like The Bump and the National Institute of Health.
Jen shares her insights, experience and knowledge, including:
- her story and why she created Plus Size Birth and then the Plus Mommy Podcast
- the effect of weight bias in healthcare and specifically during pregnancy
- the biggest misconceptions about a plus size pregnancy and birth
- tips on how to connect with a size-friendly care provider
- recommendations for raising body positive kids
Parents of all sizes will benefit from this conversation as Jen's perspectives and messages are not only insightful and impactful , but empowering.
Links:
plussizebirth.com
Plus Mommy Podcast
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