I'm excited for you to hear Rebecca's story of pregnancy, birth and navigating the UK maternity system.
Have a listen to learn how Rebecca's options were limited during her pregnancy simply because of her weight. Her pregnancy came to an unexpected (and exciting!) end and I simply cannot spoil the surprise!
You'll hear us discuss:
- Rebecca's diagnosis of gestational diabetes and how this impacted her care
- Maternity care norms in the UK and how weight stigma comes into the picture
- How Rebecca experienced anxiety during her pregnancy and how she sought support
- The importance of listening to your intuition, even if no one believes you!
- How Rebecca's views and beliefs on birth have changed since her challenging experiences
Resources
- The Midwive's Cauldron Podcast: check out the two episodes on gestational diabetes
- Home Birth Support Group UK (Facebook) with Samantha Gadsden (Doula)
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