
Navigating getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world can be really flipping hard, especially when everyone is telling you that you have to lose weight to access any kind of support.Join Nicola Salmon - fat-positive fertility coach and author of the book “Fat and Fertile” - as she explores the complexities that fat folks face when they want to grow their family.If you identify as fat or being in ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Thank you for making this podcast! I love it and it instills hope for me :)
So thankful for finding Nicola on Instagram and now here on this podcast. As a fat person who is about to go through IVF (so thankful for my amazing and supportive medical team!), this podcast is just what I need to grow sustain the mindset of “I will have a healthy pregnancy and delivery of a healthy baby in the body I am in. Period.”
Xoxo
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A candid, body-positive exploration of fertility in bigger bodies, focusing on navigating weight stigma, access to care, and evidence-based guidance. Episodes emphasize patient advocacy, non-diet health strategies, and practical steps for finding fat-friendly clinics or services, often challenging BMI-centric approaches and industry incentives. Notable is a consistent emphasis on autonomy, compassionate care, and resources for communities seeking supportive, stigma-free paths to parenthood.
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