Plus Mommy Podcast

As of the morning of November 18th, 2022, I no longer have access to my Plus Mommy and Plus Size Birth Facebook and Instagram pages - large communities I've spent over a decade building. And I sincerely apologize to the community! The loss is devastating, and I'm hopeful I'll be reinstated. I'm learning many lessons quickly and sharing what I know so far during this brief episode. Be sure to subsc...

If you're experiencing a plus size twin pregnancy or enjoy hearing inspiring birth stories, you're in for a treat! Sarah shares her twin pregnancy experience, from watching her belly expand to unpacking her relationship with food. And then you'll hear about her empowering birth experience as she gave birth to her twins vaginally in the operating room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Fiona Houston, founder of Fat Black Pregnant, didn't find the representation she searched for throughout her pregnancy. So she's on a mission to help other fat Black pregnant womxn feel seen and have their stories told. Fiona joins us from London to tell her heart-wrenching and powerful story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Smokler, New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, is speaking up about her issues - and we are here for it! In 2008, during the height of mommy blogging years, Jill launched an authentic voice for millions of moms, Scary Mommy . Now in her 40s, Jill's back with the She's Got Issues podcast! We have a raw conversation about motherhood, body image, and fertility. And, through Jill's...

For years, I've wondered when I'd find peace with letting go of the dream of having more children. So, as I did three years prior, during episode 49 (Fat, Forty, And Questioning My Fertility), I turned my recorder on and talked openly about my fertility. And this time, the process of letting go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you searching for fertility tips for PCOS? So many people struggle to find helpful information and providers to support their fertility journey. Katrina Rollins is trying to change that! Katrina Rollins, CNM, ARNP, MPH, is a Nurse Midwife and Nurse Practitioner who shares tips for getting pregnant with PCOS. She has over seven years of experience diagnosing and treating people with Polycystic...

This is Sara's type 1 diabetes with twins pregnancy and birth story. She had a healthy high-risk pregnancy and wants others to know how to advocate for themselves throughout pregnancy and beyond. Sara also shares helpful tips for people who experience pregnancy with diabetes and wisdom for twin parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's Got Talent Semifinalist, Christina Wells, comes back on the show to share her passion for fashion and sewing knowledge. From daily wear to gowns worn while performing in front of thousands, Christina crafts custom designs. She refuses to allow her size to limit her accessibility to style. And now, she's encouraging others to find the same freedom in fashion by picking up a needle and thr...

Jeannie knew she could develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy or have other complications. But nothing prepared her for an incompetent cervix and giving birth to her daughter Marion at 22 weeks. This story of love and loss raises awareness about having an incompetent cervix and honors Marion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning how to make mom friends is one thing, but finding mom friendships that can last a lifetime is another. Here are five steps for making quality mom friends, and the first one might surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ShiShi Rose is a writer, doula, postpartum and birth educator, and advocate. Her work centers around supporting Black families. She joins the podcast to discuss how supporting Black families improves care for all families! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking about being pregnant and plus size is becoming normalized, as evident by the #plussizeandpregnant hashtag reaching nearly 25 million views on TikTok. Even with access to supportive information becoming readily available, there are some questions people secretly ponder. Jen McLellan, certified childbirth educator, founder of Plus Size Birth , and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast , answers sev...

Lorrie shares her plus size pregnancy with triplets journey! From spending four years trying to conceive to navigating pregnancy while in recovery from an eating disorder – this is a story, you won't soon forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're replaying our popular interview with IBCLC Laurel Wilson for World Breastfeeding Week. She shares everything you could want to know about plus size breastfeeding/chestfeeding. From preparing to nurse, the hormones involved, and why it takes longer for plus size people to lactate - we address it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parijat Deshpande is an expert in high-risk pregnancy. As a trauma-informed health strategist, she helps people balance their nervous, endocrine, and immune systems to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and preterm delivery. Listen as we have a fascinating conversation about managing high stress during pregnancy, backed by 70 years' worth of data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Plus size blogger, Aleesha Wiest, shares her experience of having a plus size pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes following a PCOS diagnosis. She wants people to know that having Gestational Diabetes doesn't mean you can't have the pregnancy and birth you envisioned. This is her empowering birth story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting pregnant with PCOS is possible for many, but it can also be challenging. Angela Grassi, the founder of PCOS Nutrition Center, is a registered dietician and an internationally known nutrition and health expert on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). She takes a Health At Every Size® approach to her work. Angela shares helpful information for getting pregnant with PCOS and much more! Learn mo...

Within a year, Mary Lambert went from bartending to singing on stage at the Grammy's next to Madonna. Mary is a triple-platinum artist, queer singer-songwriter, poet, and activist for mental health, fat liberation, and the LGBTQ+ community. And this is her story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illustrator Claudia Ramos draws the Latinx characters she longed to see as a little girl growing up in Los Angeles, California. Her cute designs with Hola Mijas Bonitas bring inclusivity and diversity to people who don't often see themselves represented in stationary. Claudia is a go-getter entrepreneur whose passion is contagious, and you'll feel inspired by her story! Learn more about your ad ch...

Heather shares what it was like pushing against routine induction for advanced maternal age during her plus size pregnancy and birth story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving birth at 35 weeks wasn't Katie's plan, but birth often unfolds in unexpected ways. Listen as she shares her birth story and what it was like having a baby in the NICU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth tells her story of giving birth as a plus size woman in Scotland during the pandemic. She also shares what it was like to receive prenatal care at a medical facility specifically designed to support people with a high BMI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paulina, an experienced OB-GYN ultrasound technologist, supports patients of all sizes. She answers questions and shares insights to help plus size patients feel informed and empowered when receiving pregnancy ultrasounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynneah openly shares the complex parts of pregnancy and motherhood during her twins plus size pregnancy and birth story. She openly talks about her struggles during her pregnancy with fraternal twins and experiencing postpartum depression. Her transparency will leave many feeling less alone during vulnerable times in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent health alert on Good Morning America by ABC's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton spread misleading information about the increased risk of stillbirth for plus size people. ⁠News reports like these leave people feeling scared and further perpetuate a false narrative that plus size people don't have healthy outcomes during pregnancy.⁠ We need to hold the media accountable and stop t...