The Myths About Fat Fertility Are Complete BS

This is episode three of Fat Fertility 101, and today we're diving into my absolute favourite topic: myth-busting. If you're in a bigger body and want to get pregnant, you've probably heard things like "fat people can't get pregnant" or "you need to lose weight first" or "you'll definitely get gestational diabetes."I'm here to tell you that so much of this is complete bollocks. Today we're going through the most common myths about fat fertility, and I'm sharing what the research actually says. Because you deserve to know the truth, not just what healthcare providers assume based on bias and fatphobia.In this episode, we cover:- Why the myth that "fat people struggle to get pregnant" is rooted in anti-fatness, not evidence, and what's actually true- The research on how long it takes fat folks to conceive (spoiler: it's one to two months longer, and that's about healthcare access, not our bodies)- Why weight loss research is deeply flawed and what actually matters for fertility (hint: it's behaviours, not the number on the scale)- The truth about PCOS, weight, and hormones, and why being fat doesn't cause hormonal issues- What the research really says about pregnancy risks in bigger bodies, including the actual statistics (not the fear-mongering versions)Useful Links:Download: Fat Person's Guide to Getting PregnantBook a Fat Positive Fertility Roadmap CallFollow me on InstagramEmail me a question for a future episode Get full access to Fat and Fertile at fatpositivefertility.substack.com/subscribe