The Truth About Pregnancy Risks in Larger Bodies

This week's episode tackles one of the most common things I hear from folks who come to work with me: "my doctor told me pregnancy in my body is dangerous." And honestly, it makes me angry. Because what you're being told is very often not the full picture.If you've ever left a fertility appointment feeling more scared than informed, this one is for you.In this episode we cover:- Why the research on BMI and pregnancy risks is more divided than your doctor is letting on, and what that actually means for you- The difference between correlation and causation, and why it matters so much in this conversation- How statistics are routinely exaggerated and used against fat folks to deny or delay fertility care- The real numbers behind gestational diabetes and other pregnancy risks, so you can see the full picture- Practical questions you can ask your provider to push back on fearmongering and get genuinely informed consentUseful 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