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Bigger Than Birth
by Victoria Gaba
Bigger Than Birth is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bigger bodies and beautiful births. Through honest, real-life conversations, we share pregnancy and birth stories from people in bigger bodies — the joys, the challenges, the unexpected moments, and everything in between. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or trying to conceive, Bigger Than Birth exists to remind you that your body is worthy, your story matters, and birth is about so much more than a number on a scale. ✨ Celebrating Bigger Bodies & Beautiful Births. Connect With Our Community We are building a village where every body is celebrated. Stay connected, share your story, and join the conversation on our social platforms: Facebook <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.co
Episodes
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26 | Brittany - 4 Births, Vaginal & C-Section Deliveries, Placenta Accreta, Hysterectomy, PPD
In this episode of Bigger Than Birth, Brittany, a mom of four boys from Ohio, walks us through the wide range of experiences across her pregnancies and deliveries. Her first birth, at 22, was calm and unmedicated with a supportive OB who never fixated on her weight. Her second pregnancy followed…
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25 | Nicole - Plus Size Pregnancy at 40, Type 2 Diabetes, Stalled Induction, C-Section
In this episode of Bigger Than Birth, we sit down with Nicole, who turned 40 and welcomed her first baby in the same month. A type 2 diabetic previously managing her health with a GLP-1 medication, Nicole conceived through an at-home insemination kit while on vacation in New Orleans, continuing a...
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24 | Sophia - Bariatric Surgery, Marginal Chord Insertion, Smooth Labor & Vaginal Delivery
This week's episode of Bigger Than Birth is a first for us — due to the nature of her work, our guest asked to share her story anonymously. We've changed her name to Sophia and won't be sharing video for this episode, but she felt it was important to speak up anyway, because stories like hers…
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23 | Carly - PCOS, Late Term Twin Pregnancy Loss, IVF, Cerclage, Cord Prolapse, Stat C-Section
In this episode of Bigger Than Birth, we sit down with Carly from Omaha, Nebraska, to hear a fertility and pregnancy journey shaped by PCOS, medical dismissal, and remarkable resilience. Carly opens up about the heartbreak of being told by a fertility doctor to lose 100 pounds before treatment —...
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22 | Robyn - Infertility, IVF in Canada, Plus Size Pregnancy, Induction, C-Section, Pumping Journey
In this episode, host Victoria Gaba sits down with Montreal-based plus size mom and fellow podcaster Robyn Flynn to explore her four-year journey through infertility, medical fatphobia, IVF, and childbirth. Managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Robyn started fertility treatments with…
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21 | Keyerrá - Subchorionic Hematoma, Emergency C-Section, Meconium Aspiration, Mental Health
In this episode of the podcast, host Victoria Gaba sits down with Keyerrá, a pharmacy technician and educator, to discuss her journey to motherhood as a Black, plus-size woman in rural Indiana. Keyerrá shares her raw experience navigating pregnancy, maternal healthcare disparities, and high-risk...
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20 | Sylvia - Missed Miscarriage, Induction, Uterine Infection, C-Section, Postpartum Anxiety
In this raw and transparent episode, host Victoria Gaba sits down with Portland-based first-time mother Sylvia Torres to unpack her journey to motherhood. Sylvia opens up about the heartbreak of a ten-week missed miscarriage, undergoing a D&C, and the cautious optimism of conceiving again during…
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19 | Lexy - IVF, Smooth Pregnancy, Pre-Eclampsia, Induction, Vaginal Birth, Forceps, Donor Milk
In this episode, host Victoria Gaba sits down with first-time mother Lexy, to share her deeply inspiring journey through male factor infertility, a plus-size pregnancy, and an intense delivery. Lexy opens up about navigating fertility hurdles stemming from her husband’s past testicular cancer and...
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18 | Christina - Multiple Miscarriages, PCOS, 2 Vaginal Births, Induction vs Unmedicated Birth
In this episode, host Victoria Gaba sits down with Christina Ayala to discuss her journey through plus-size pregnancy, PCOS, endometriosis, and pregnancy loss. As a mother who has navigated six pregnancies, Christina sheds light on reproductive health when facing chronic conditions and medical...
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17 | Jade - UK, 2 Vaginal Births, OB vs. Midwifery Care, Diet Controlled Gestational Diabetes
In this episode of Bigger Than Birth, Victoria Gaba connects with Jade from the UK to unpack the realities of having two babies in two years while navigating a plus-size pregnancy. Jade walks listeners through her first birth story, where she chose to trust her intuition, decline an unnecessary...
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16 | Margie - Bariatric Surgery, Gestational Diabetes, Induction, Emergency C-Section, Mental Health
In this episode of Bigger Than Birth, host Victoria Gaba interviews Margie, a clinical mental health therapist, who shares her journey through pregnancy and childbirth after weight loss surgery. After a gastric sleeve procedure in April 2022, Margie met her husband, and they married in June 2023....
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15 | MaRiahh - Infertility, 2 Vaginal Births, Sobriety, Fetal Reduction, Twins, Breech Delivery
In this episode of Bigger Than Birth, Victoria Gaba sits down with MaRiahh to discuss her complex journeys through infertility, sobriety, and plus-size pregnancy. After a PCOS diagnosis and two years of fertility treatments—including Letrozole, Gonal-F, and IUI—Mariah achieved sobriety just…
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14 | Melissa - Infertility, 2 Vaginal Deliveries, Hospital BMI Restriction, Induction, Amnioinfusion
In this episode, Victoria Gaba sits down with Melissa to unpack her deeply inspiring and contrasting experiences with infertility, foster care adoption, and plus-size pregnancy. After enduring four years of unexplained infertility, failed IUI cycles, and the heartbreak of back-to-back ectopic...
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13 | Maddie - First Pregnancy at 16, Vaginal Delivery, Twins, Pre-Eclampsia, C-Section, NICU, PPD
In this episode, host Victoria Gaba sits down with Maddie to discuss her remarkable journey through two vastly different pregnancy and birth experiences, beginning with Maddie's unexpected transition into motherhood at just sixteen years old. Despite a PCOS diagnosis that suggested future…
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12 | Cera - Midwifery Care, Anterior Placenta, Induction, Vaginal Delivery, Triple Feeding
In this episode, host Victoria Gaba sits down with first-time mom Cera to unpack the raw and empowering reality of navigating a plus-size pregnancy and a successful vaginal birth after induction. Cera shares her journey from the surprise of a quick conception after thirteen years on birth control...
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11 | Allison - PCOS, Navajo Traditions, Severe Arm Pain, 37 Week Induction, C-Section, NICU Stay
In this episode, We sit down with Allison to discuss her incredible journey from a decade of fertility struggles to the birth of her "miracle baby," Juniper. Allison shares the raw reality of navigating pregnancy with PCOS and endometriosis, including the specific 30-day hormone reset that…
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10 | Cam - Smooth Pregnancy, Induction, Unplanned C-Section, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
In this episode, we sit down with Cam, a mom from Utah, to discuss her journey through a high-risk plus-size pregnancy, a 15-hour induction, and an unplanned C-section. Cam shares an honest account of the challenges she faced, from managing a pregnancy following gallbladder surgery to navigating...
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9 | Clara - Dental Work & Fertility, Bicornuate Uterus, Advanced Maternal Age, Magnesium, C-Section
In this episode, we sit down with Clara to hear about her unconventional fertility journey and becoming a first-time mother approaching age 40. Clara details a fascinating medical breakthrough: how removing a 20-year-old dental bridge—and resolving a hidden metal allergy and chronic...
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8 | Javeé - 500lb Pregnancy, Prenatal Depression, Induction, Classical C-Section, ICU Stay, DMER
Welcome Javeé Love to the show for a compelling look at the realities of a pregnancy starting at over 500 pounds. After a surprise conception following the loss of her grandmother, Javeé navigated a healthy and uneventful pregnancy despite pre-existing high blood pressure. She sheds light on the...
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7 | Becca - PCOS & Type 2 Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Pre-Eclampsia, Shoulder Dystocia, NICU Stay
We are joined by Becca Fajardo for a sincere and impactful look at the realities of high-risk motherhood. This episode follows Becca’s journey from handling Type 2 Diabetes and PCOS with significant weight loss to navigating a fertility journey with Letrozole. Becca shares an honest account of...
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6 | Sydney - Pre-Eclampsia, 34 Week C-Section, NICU and Brain Bleed Diagnosis, Plus Size Pregnancy
When does a "normal" pregnancy become high-risk? For Sydney, a first-time mom from Texas, that shift happened overnight at 30 weeks pregnant. What followed was a month of strength, patience, and unwavering focus as she navigated a month-long antepartum hospital stay with one goal in mind…
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5 | Anjelica - 2 Surprise Plus Size Pregnancies, Twins, Induction, Emergency C-Section, NICU Stay,
This episode is a powerful look at the spectrum of birth experiences—from a smooth vaginal delivery to an emergency twin C-section under general anesthesia. Host Victoria Gaba sits down with Anjelica Otto, a mother of three living in Texas, to discuss her 11-year age gap journey. Anjelica opens…
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4 | Nicky - Plus Size Fertility Journey, IVF, Donor Eggs, Hypothyroidism, Emergency C-Section
This episode is a profound look at the resilience required to navigate a high-intervention fertility journey. Victoria sits down with Nicky to discuss her four-year path to motherhood, involving failed IUIs, multiple IVF rounds, and the emotional complexities of using donor eggs. Nicky opens up...
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3 | Sarah - Prenatal Anxiety, High Blood Pressure, Magnesium, C-Section, Plus Size Pregnancy
This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of mental health and medical advocacy. Victoria sits down with Sarah to discuss a pregnancy journey marked by the challenges of high blood pressure and prenatal anxiety. Sarah opens up about the emotional toll of being hospitalized twice before…
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2 | Nikki - 2 Vaginal Births, 500lb Plus Size Pregnancy, Induction, Bariatric Surgery
This episode is a masterclass in self-advocacy and resilience. Victoria is joined by Nikki, a mother of two from South Georgia, who shares the starkly different experiences of her two pregnancies. Nikki discusses her first pregnancy at 500+ lbs, the jarring experience of being "fired" by her…
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1 | Victoria Gaba - PCOS, Induction turned C-Section, Breastfeeding Struggles, Plus Size Pregnancy
Welcome to the very first episode of the Bigger Than Birth podcast! Host Victoria Gaba kicks things off by sharing her raw, honest, and deeply personal journey through fertility with PCOS, a smooth pregnancy, and her birth as a plus-size woman. In this episode, Victoria discusses the realities of...
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Celebrating Bigger Bodies & Beautiful Births
Bigger Than Birth is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bigger bodies and beautiful births! Through honest, real-life conversations, we share pregnancy and birth stories from people in bigger bodies. Creating space for representation and connection. Connect With Our Community We are building a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bigger Than Birth is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bigger bodies and beautiful births. Through honest, real-life conversations, we share pregnancy and birth stories from people in bigger bodies — the joys, the challenges, the unexpected moments, and everything in between.
Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or trying to conceive, Bigger Than Birth exists to remind you that your body is worthy, your story matters, and birth is about so much more than a number on a scale.
✨ Celebrating Bigger Bodies & Beautiful Births.
Connect With Our Community
We are building a village where every body is celebrated. Stay connected, share your story, and join the conversation on our social platforms:
<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.co
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Victoria Gaba
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