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54. Plus Size Pregnancy & Birth w/ Jen McLellan

54. Plus Size Pregnancy & Birth w/ Jen McLellan

FromThe Happy Birthway Podcast


54. Plus Size Pregnancy & Birth w/ Jen McLellan

FromThe Happy Birthway Podcast

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Aug 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Those who are plus-sized often face a lot of judgment and shame from obstetrical providers. They are made to feel undeserving of the same compassionate medical care that smaller people get. They are automatically labeled as "high risk" even if they have no other risk factors other than their size. Jen McLellan is a published author, founder of Plus Size Birth, and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast. She helps people navigate the world of plus size pregnancy, shares tips for embracing your body, and laughs her way through the adventures of parenthood. Her work has been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, Glamour, Today's Parent, Huffington Post, and International Doula. As a public speaker, Jen has spoken at numerous events, including presenting at the National Institutes of Health. Jen is also a certified childbirth educator, wife, and mother to a charismatic eleven-year-old.     Check out The Franciska Show podcast here.      Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTerm anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY.         Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag!         Use Happi Tummi's comforting waistband to instantly calm your baby's crying. Use their adult waistbands to soothe your own tummy cramps. Use code HAPPYBIRTHWAY at checkout for 10% off of your entire order.         Explore all of KiwiCo's crate collections. You will love Panda Crate's 3-pack for your newborn. Enter code LEARN30 at checkout for 30% off of your first month's subscription.         Sign up for my After the Birth course to learn how to thrive during your postpartum recovery.       Check out the Yoledet Picks Amazon Storefront to find any of the products mentioned in this episode, and discover Chanie’s other favorites.       To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics, check out the Yoledet Academy Instagram community.
Released:
Aug 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (79)

New: Hear your voice on The Happy Birthway Podcast! Call 203-759-8639 to ask me a question or leave a comment that I will answer on the podcast. Unpopular opinion: A healthy mom and healthy baby are NOT enough. Why don't we pay attention to a mother's experience and perceptions of her birth enough? I'm an L&D nurse revealing insider secrets that you won't learn in your standard childbirth ed class. We explore every facet (from opposite extremes) of not just birth, but the experience of womanhood and childbearing. Along with women sharing their experiences vulnerably, a slew of experts gift us with knowledge we never thought we needed. I throw in an extra layer to the discussion by exploring the implications of Judaism and Jewish culture on the reproductive experience. This show spans way beyond pregnancy and birth, with topics on sex, birth control, birth trauma, perinatal mental health, postpartum realities, breastfeeding, sleep training, diet culture, infertility, realities of our healthcare system, Jewish law, and so much more. The information here is not intended to give you medical advice or replace the care of a qualified healthcare provider.