S4 Ep 05 - Plus sized pregnancy with Laura Ellington

Having a higher BMI can often affect the advice and recommendations given by your midwife when it comes to your antenatal care and birth options. Fatphobia is rife within the NHS, and people with a higher BMI experience discrimination, fat shaming and stigmatised care. Laura from Plus Size Pregnancy talks to me about the challenges people having a higher BMI in pregnancy can experience, and how to advocate for yourself and your baby to ensure you're getting the best advice.  The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk as well as on instagram and Facebook @betterbirthuk. You can find and follow Laura on Instagram at https://instagram.com/plussizepregnancy The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. Disclaimer: The information and provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. We reserve the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time. The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the content of the podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed. Your use of content contained in or linked to this podcast is entirely at your own risk. The Better Birth podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.