Fat and Pregnant with Michelle Mayefske

01/23/25 • 47 min

In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I sit down with Michelle, who shares her transformative journey from navigating societal expectations to embracing body positivity. Michelle opens up about the necessity of setting boundaries, particularly in medical scenarios, to safeguard one's well-being. Her insights into finding size-inclusive care and advocating for oneself during fertility treatments are truly empowering. We explore how she shifted from challenging experiences with body image and disordered eating to become an advocate and doula for plus-size individuals, supporting them in having positive pregnancy and birth experiences. I hope her story inspires you to stand firm in your choices and seek supportive healthcare that aligns with your needs.

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Top 5 questions

Episode Summary

In this episode, I'm answering five of the most common questions I get about fat positive fertility. These questions originally came from a video I recorded for my Ko-Fi Community but they were too good not to share here!

Whether you're curious about navigating fertility in a bigger body, looking for evidence-based insights, or just need some reassurance, this episode is for you. And if you have your own questions, come join us in the Ko-Fi Community, where you can ask me directly!

The questions:

Can I really get pregnant in a bigger body?
What do I do if my doctor denies me fertility care based on my BMI?
Can I access fertility treatment in a bigger body if I need it?
Will losing weight make it easier to get pregnant?
Is it safe to get pregnant in a bigger body?

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