num_pages: 249
description: You are worthy of a joyful pregnancy and positive birth at any size! For too long people in bigger bodies have been told the same story of fat pregnancy— it is risky, complicated and birth will be anything but straight forwardIn Fat Birth Michelle Mayefske debunks common myths and exposes the single fatphobic narrative that has led to the overmedicalization of plus size birth. She encourages birthing people everywhere to stand in their power and create their own unique story.Fat Birth is a combination of a pregnancy guide and anthology of more than thirty birth stories submitted by parents from across the globe. From finding a size-friendly provider and creating a birth plan to understanding your rights in childbirth, you will walk away knowing how to embrace your body and use your voice confidently during birth.
language: English
title: Fat Birth: Confident, Strong and Empowered Pregnancy At Any Size
publisher: Michelle Mayefske