High BMI pregnancy and birth, with Alice Keely

Why is so much importance placed on how much you weigh in pregnancy? Is a mother with over 30 BMI really at a high risk of complications in birth?This week, I’m speaking to Alice Keely, the Heavyweight Midwife, about the stigma attached to plus size parents, what to expect in pregnancy and labour if you’ve been labelled high risk, and how to approach interactions with healthcare professionals so that you feel more cared for and in control.Find more from Alice at www.theheavyweightmidwife.comJoin her Facebook group at www.facebook.com/HealthyPregnancyAtAnySizePlease subscribe, rate and review, so we can get this vital info to as many parents-to-be as we can!______________________This episode is sponsored byiCandyVisit  https://discover.icandyworld.com/birth-ed to shop my favourite pushchairs!Follow iCandy on IG and/or TikTok for helpful advice and ‘hints & tips’ too!https://www.tiktok.com/@icandyworldhttps://www.instagram.com/icandyworlduk/_____________________________Hear More from Birth-edJoin the Birth-ed Online Course https://birth-ed.co.uk/online-course-2Join the BUMP CLUB FREE https://birth-ed.co.uk/bump-clubFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/birth_ed/Sign up to The Birth-ed MethodSupport the show