I’m plus size and pregnant 😊 I’m almost 29 weeks and I’ve had a wonderful and blessed pregnancy. I’ve lost around 17 pounds & I have tested negative for GD. I had no morning sickness whatsoever either. I’m so grateful!

This video made me tear up and i am not pregnant yet. I am feeling so lost and alone and scared. I have no one around me to talk to or ask question since all my friends who are pregnant or have been pregnant are not big girls at all... i feel discouraged. Anyway your video is helping me feel a little less alone... 😢

I am so grateful for this video :) I feel so ashamed of my belly and now that its growing at 18 weeks, I'm having an incredibly hard to time embracing the baby bump versus all those ladies all over instagram flashing their beautiful bellies. I'm trying to get more comfortable with it. Thank you for putting good vibes out there for us plus size girls

I am late but i was plus size and pregnant 300 pounds plus. I lost 30 pounds during the course of my pregnancy. I had my daughter at 39 weeks due to at the end my blood pressure was fluctuating. I had a great pregnancy just a rude ob. My birth experience was beautiful. My daughter is now a very happy and active 9 month old.

It’s nice to hear the real talk about plus sized pregnancies. Thanks for putting yourself out there :)

I am so glad I came across your page!!! It is so hard to find good resources about plus sized pregnancy, that are not completely negative!! Thank you so much for this! I am 23 weeks, plus size, and have had (to me) a surprisingly healthy pregnancy. I was convinced something would go wrong due to my size and everything I had read, but here we are more than half way and I have had zero complications!! :)

Please pray that we conceive soon been trying for a while now

I NEEDED THIS! I’m starting to lose weight currently at 343. And I just found out that I’m 4-5 weeks pregnant. I’m going to see an OB on Thursday and I’m TERRIFIED. This helps a LOT. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 💕

So happy I found your video. 10 weeks pregnant and I'm plus size. I have my first sonogram tomorrow 😊😊

These are definitely some good points. This is my third pregnancy but my first plus size and pregnant and I’ve been extra self conscious since I found out I was pregnant a few weeks ago to the point that I already feel like I’m blown up! Thanks for this video

I can't thank you enough for sharing these tips. I am 34 and plus size and was so worried. Plus there aren't enough videos for new TTC'ers about plus size pregnancy. Hoping for a miracle soon. Three months of TTCing with no luck. Crossing fingers.

Thank you for this. I had my yearly in early January and mentioned to my OBGYN that we were getting married at the end of January and we’re going to start trying. I came back in to get my birth control out right after my wedding. Both times she didn’t say anything to me about my weight and the possible complications. I’m upset she wasn’t more forward with me but I’m also glad she isn’t making a huge deal out of it. I think I am pregnant (still early) but I am just now discovering all the risks involved and wish I was more prepared. This video made me feel a little better, so THANK YOU❤️

Ahh yes my second pregnancy I was able to get a Jamba Juice with the correct amount of sugar and drink that instead-it was obviously so much better! Love your tip about using your pregnancy to connect and appreciate your body.❤️❤️

This video makes me feel better while my fiance and i are ttc. Im 23 and 260lbs, last time i was at the DR i wasnt pre diabetic or have any health issues due from my weight, i have a perfect bp, good sugar, etc. Only medical issue i deal with is IBS. Thank you for making this video

Thanks for helping me feel more empowered and not the shame that I have been feeling for being a bigger gal and pregnant.

Thank you! Thank you! I was told since I was plus size that I would have to have a C-Section by one doctor. I saw another and he said “No matter your size or when you deliver vaginal birth is ALWAYS the first choice!” It felt nice to know I was in the right office! #10weeks

So I found your videos like 2 years ago while starting our ttc journey. We are finally pregnant with one that seems to want to stay(edit for update: we are expecting twins!). We have had 2 miscarriages since November 2019 but I'm so worried about being sad because I wont be showing that I'm pregnant and just look fatter than normal. :(

I’m so happy I found this video. I’m plus size and currently 26 weeks pregnant! I’ve had no complications and had a pretty smooth pregnancy except for morning sickness in my first few weeks. I met my midwife for the first time yesterday and it was such a negative experience, she fat shamed me like no one ever has before I was devastated my baby is healthy and I’m healthy except for my weight. I can’t stop thinking about her comments and it’s really getting me down 😭

This video is so informative! There are so many negative videos saying lose weight before pregnancy and listing all the side effects of an obese pregnancy. But there are few videos that show how to manage a plus size pregnancy, so thank you! 😊

Thank you this is really relieving , I just found out Im pregnant and I'm closer to the 270 range so this is very helpful

This is such a positive video! I was plus size and pregnant with my first as well :)

I've been so paranoid about getting pregnant at my size cause I haven't loss the weight my gyn suggested. So thanks for making this video.

Thanks for this video! Hubby and I are TTC baby #2. I am plus size and had a totally healthy and normal pregnancy and delivery with my first. I was labeled high risk simply because of my weight (unsure if that’s common or not). Toward the end they wanted to do an extra ultrasound because they were concerned the baby would be too big (🙄), despite me telling them I was born at 8lb and my husband around 7lb. I knew she wasn’t too big as I carried her around every day. And alas my daughter was born a healthy 8lb 3oz. I loved proving them wrong. 🙃😉

I'm also plus size and I'm 32 weeks pregnant. My husband and I are so blessed to soon be parents to a baby girl. After trying and detoxifying my body from the implant it took approximately 3/4 months but prior to the detoxification we went with a gynecologist to check that both me and my husband were ok to conceive. Beyond blessed for our health care staff that guided us into the right path💜

I’m so glad I found your video! You have such a positive and upbeat way of sharing information. Thank you so much for sharing.

I’m plus and pregnant First time this is my fourth pregnancy my son is 20 and my daughters are 15 and 12 and I am now 42. I really needed this and I love the way you talk you are so sweet

I LOVE this video! It's making me feel so much better! I'm a big girl and ttc. You're right, learn to advocate for yourself!

I love this video, you are so real and helps my confident. there are many plus sizd and pregnant videos out there now, but yours I really love! Thank you so much! Now that I am 35 going on 36, I was trying to find videos on plus sized and "geriatric". I can not find any, but I see many commenters who were/are ttc and, at the time of the comments were weirdly all 34 (so they are my age now just about), so one, i hope for the best and don't let people put you down about your age now that you crossed the magical border age, So, two: if anyone of you did get pregnant, congrats! and.. do you have any advice or things to say about being plus sized and geriatric? I have my 3rd at home pregnancy test positive, I am looking into a doctor for my first appointment, so any advice or information, I would love. I am nervous, but also, because of this video, I am trying to be as positive as possible, but balancing the risks of also being older is getting in my head. Love you all!! Best of luck and all good vibes!

Thanks for this video. The world needs more of this!

Thank you for this video! Not enough videos celebrating plus size pregnancy. I am currently almost 9 weeks pregnant with my surprise first baby ❤️ Just one thing to add. Prepare for an internal ultrasound. I knew it was a possibility but the reality hit kind of hard in the moment the doctor asked me to remove my pants 😂. As soon as you see your little miracle on the screen all embarrassment goes away.

Plus-size first time mom here, I lost 15 pound in the first trimester while on nausea meds for a few weeks. That part was tough but things are getting better now that I’m in the second trimester.

Thank you so much for this video I just got a letter in the mail stating that due to me being obese and older I'm high risk and I guess the wording is what took me by surprise I was already very self-conscious about it but you know what I am going to embrace who I am because the Lord says that I am fearfully and wonderfully made and I don't care what society says anymore for many years I've kept myself contain because I didn't want to step outside the box and be judged you know what but I'm not letting anyone Judge Me Not doctor's got a new one and I know I'm going to have a beautiful healthy baby and I think I have only father advance for that and I'm going to teach my baby to be a fighter no matter what size you are what color you are what people tell you you should feel about yourself have a strong sense of self and go with love and everything will be perfectly fine thank you for this amazing video you really touched my heart

THANK YOU so much for this video! I'm plus size and my husband and I are ttc our first baby. It's still a really confusing world, but I feel at ease now.

This is so helpful. Thank you esp for that last bit but honestly it’s all so good💕🥺

I love the discussion in these comments in addition to this video! I think it's so important to be open and consider all the options, especially while pregnant! Health is a constant experience that is personal for everyone. I have found a way healthier lifestyle by focusing on experiencing my body rather than perceiving it through the eyes of the other people.

Thank you!!! This was so helpful. I will come back for more questions

I recently found out that I’m pregnant and I know I’m overweight for my height and it started to worry me bc I started losing weight! And haven’t really gained any and I’m in my second trimester but hearing you say my body takes what the baby needs makes me feel so much better!

Thank you so so so much for this. I’m newly pregnant and big, and I really needed other plus size women to reassure me. I’ve been so fearful. Thank you.

I'm 24 weeks with my first child & plus size , I haven't had any worries so far & I pray it stays this way

I love this video! It really helped answer some questions I had!

Thank you, this was very helpful 😊 I was normal weight with my 1st pregnancy but gained 45lbs. My 2nd pregnancy I was active, healthy and healthy weight. I gained around 35lbs. This is now my 3rd pregnancy and I had gained a good bit of weight during the pandemic, stress eating, military move, so I was overweight bordering the obese bmi. On my first prenatal appointment I did not feel good about where I was. I skipped a period and ovulated exactly 1 month late. I told the midwife but they went off of the last menstrual cycle. When I called to get an ultrasound for dating they told me that I was too far along and should just wait for my 20week ultrasound. The next prenatal appointment the midwife measured my uterus and said that I was actually measuring 2-3weeks further than the menstrual cycle and that I should schedule my 20week ultrasound appointment. I have never been treated like this or left feeling so confused in my medical care. I decided since I couldn't get in to see them for an ultrasound that I'd just pay for one out in town. The ultrasound person there told me I was measuring around 12-13 weeks, which was accurate based on the ovulation date I had. I felt like I was being treated worse and judged based on my starting weight. Also I don't have much confidence in the medical providers that I am seeing. This is not my first pregnancy and in both of my previous pregnancies they dated my pregnancy using blood work, and an ultrasound in the office. Never did i get the run around or get talked down to like this. It was also the way she talked to me about being obese. And how she said it was too late for me to lose the weight like I disappointed her. I am looking around for a new provider, but I'm nervous that this is just how they'll treat me. Maybe I'm better off staying away from medical providers, skip a few prenatal appointments. It seems like all they do is check my weight, remind me of my weight, check my BP and tell me that I'm at increased risk of pre-eclampsia and GD. I have had 2 very healthy pregnancies and I lose all the baby weight and then some after baby arrives through breastfeeding and just running around being a parent. After prenatal appointments I feel so ashamed and keep myself going on 2 small meals a day and trying to stay full by drinking water. Once I hit the 2nd trimester I have been feeling starved and have wild cravings. I never had cravings with my other pregnancies, I feel bad that I'm not enjoying this pregnancy as much as my previous ones. It's been hard though. My midwife only wants me to gain 20lbs (pregnancy weight) and I've already gained 7lbs at 16weeks.

Thanks for posting this!

Really appreciate this video. Before actively trying to conceive it was brought up by my doctor to try to lose weight before MD visit to hey IUD removed (which I didn't) so I've had a bit of anxiety of hoping we have a healthy pregnancy when it happens

I started off 195lbs when I got pregnant and I thought to myself "Oh no I've never been 200lbs before but it's going to happen now." I did really great with weight gain in my 1st and 2nd trimester. Only put on like 10lbs and everyone said how great I looked. People actually told me I looked prettier and thinner then before pregnancy. I got a test done for the gestational diabetes and don't have it. But now in my third trimester I feel like the scale keeps going up on me and I'm afraid my doctors will be upset. I have to go for regular stress testing to make sure baby is okay. Third trimester is hard. I just feel big and swollen all over. I'm excited to have my baby and get back into good shape. 👍I never had the issue with my stomach because my body type is pear and I didn't have much of a belly before pregnancy. Not sure if anyone can relate

I was 130 when I got married. I have since gained 100lb+ w covid and my second pregnancy being very difficult. I'm pregnant again and just saw my ob, a woman I've seen since before I was married. When I talked to her about my weight she said "you look good" when I was concerned about my body not being ready to carry a baby again... she allayed my concerns of possibly losing my baby by saying "to not be too hard on myself" I am very blessed to have this woman. I guess I just wanted to brag on her for a momen.. there are good Dr's out there. When you find one, hold on to them. I literally just followed her to her new practice, because she's that important to me.

that last point was super important, thank you

This is an excellent video - you are so friendly and encouraging and the tips you give are great

I needed this video so bad. Thank you 🙏🏼 for this information. I am 23 260lbs with PCOS. But everything else is normal and struggling to get pregnant. Went to see a GYNO for fertility help. And it’s not working out. I’m being judge for trying to get pregnant. I’m being told I’ll be diabetic and will have preeclampsia if I were to fall pregnant. I cried at my appointment and was judged. So I definitely needed this video ❤

This is a great topic that you don’t hear about that often! I had that issue when they measured my fundal height. And I wanted to say “duhhh! How is my belly (which has always been chubby) measure the same as a woman who had a flat belly before pregnancy!” They sent me for an extra infrasound just to be safe and we’re all good as I suspected. The most annoying issue has been trying to find plus size maternity clothing, there are a few places online, but not much offered in stores!

This video was so helpful, thank you so much! 🤗❤️I haven’t been able to enjoy my pregnancy due to conversations with my OBGYN 🤦🏾‍♀️ until now with this video 📼 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰 Thanks a million mama 🙂

Thank u for taking the shame out and breaking the stereotypes THANK U

Thanks for posting this video. I’m 283 and I’m 33. Currently 14 weeks with my third. This pregnancy has been hard but even harder when I went to OB that automatically put me on high risk. She told me I quote your fat and your going to have a hard pregnancy. I switched to a different OB best decision I ever made. Don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself. Being plus size isn’t bad.

Thank you so much for your video.i am 6 weeks pregnant and plus size. Hope my pregnancy will be easier than I thought. This video gave me lot of confidence.thank you so much once again.

Thank you! Great video! Very informative!

I know this video was made years but I'm glad to have found this at 40weeks and feeling frustrated and so tired but hungry at the same time

I needed this. I'm 288 and me and I'm trying to get pregnant and I'm worrying that I'm too big to be getting pregnant.

In my situation, I can’t really choose my doctor but ALL my appointments have been based on my weight (BMI over 30) even though my baby and myself are “healthy.” Quote on quote because I know I’m overweight. I’ve only gained 5 pounds (27 weeks) and all my glucose tests have come out negative. I feel so alone when it comes to advocating for myself because I have this feeling of “making excuses” for myself as a plus size pregnant woman. I want my next appointment to work for me and I hope I can up for myself this time.

Thank you for this. Very inspiring ❤!

Thank You so much for this video i feel so insecure about being plus size and pregnant but this has been helpful

I’m so happy I came across this video ❤️

Plus size I lost 40lbs at the beginning never gained 1lb I'm 36weeks and this is my first I was well over 230 and I'm only 5'2" all my doctor talked about was me being plus size but everything is fine no problems at all passed my glucose test I have no pains she kept telling me he will come early well I'm still pregnant and nothing so yes I agree everyone is different now my doctor tell me I'm the best one she has I'm skipping appointments because she said I'm doing so good I have ultrasound every week since 31 weeks and he is perfect

You are such a sweetheart❤️god bless you and you’re family.

If it makes any of you feel better, I was within my healthy weight range when I got pregnant and I'm having a very rough pregnancy. 7 months in. Sickness, all aches, threatend miscarriage. Some women just carry babies easier than others. So don't assume it'll be a hard pregnancy just bc youre big. It depends on the woman, not their size.

You’re video is awesome! Thank you. Always seeing ladies who are not plus size make videos! Nice to see a friendly face! My partner and I have been together a little over 3 years. And have been having unprotected relations for 2 ish years. We haven’t been trying all that time until recently. It’s been 4 months and I’m still not pregnant. I don’t understand why. I’ve had every test done on me. My periods have been regular for about 8 months now. Which is very surprising. And we do the deed all the time. I’m just so sad and I cry all the time. I’m losing hope. Everyone around me is having kids and or getting married. I really cannot take it no more. And I don’t have no one to talk to besides my partner. But he doesn’t really understand! I’m plus size. 32 years old. I’m lost. I don’t know what to do. I know it’s not long for trying. But it does get frustrating. I know other ladies have been trying more longer then months. I’m sorry if this sounds winey. Much respect to those who have a long journey!

I'm plus size and I'm having complications but like you said depends person to person some won't have any issues some won't

I’m plus size and pregnant. I am 264 pounds and 12 weeks. I pray for a healthy pregnancy. I have pcos and was told I’d never have anymore children after my daughter who is turning 11 next month. I am high risk and I am terrified of losing this one. So far things are good. I had a ultrasound yesterday and saw a good heartbeat on monitor but they couldn’t find it with Doppler so doc said it’s okay that sometimes this early you may not hear it yet but she assured me the baby is fine and has heartbeat. I go in this following Tuesday for another ultrasound in the ultrasound building so I am excited. The ultrasound you get in the ultrasound building is a lot better the ones in doctor office are small portable ones and harder to see. I really need some prayers.

I'm a plus size pregnant ma'am... I'm 2months preggy... And I thanks God for this ..

I'm 196 lbs and 24 weeks right now. Before I got pregnant I was 230 lbs. I've had hypermesis gravardium the entire pregnancy and it hasn't tapered off. I'm exhausted constantly and sleeping 12-14 hours a day. The baby's kicking started last week and it's been so scary to feel the movements inside my belly. I'm so scared of all the aches and pains I'm having I hate pregnancy! Also my Doctor and OBGYN have talked down to me the entire pregnancy like I'm too fat to give birth and be a mother. Happy and healthy pregnancies ladies. May you feel like yourself soon 🥰

This video is so helpful. I’m plus sized (220) and my husband and I want to get pregnant. My doctor says I’m perfectly healthy enough for pregnancy but I have anxiety and it seems so scary!

Thank you for providing this information.

I lost weight both times I was pregnant. But my pregnancy made me vegetarian or something. Well no. I can eat meat just not dark meat. Dark meat like beef, made me sick just smelling it.

I’m plus size and 6 weeks now. All i can hear all around me is «you can miscarry». It really scares mee!! My bloodsugar was normal and i got pregnant our first try.

I’m plus size and never had diabetes with ether of my pregnancies. My office will test everyone twice for it wether your plus size or not. I hate those awful sugar drinks lol. My midwife tells everyone that you should keep weight gain under 35 pounds. My doctors office and midwife are supportive. I had one super awful/traumatizing labor and one super amazing labor. I’m glad I had a team I trusted for both. You never know what’s gonna happen going into it.

Thank you for this ❤️

I’m so happy I found your channel.

So encouraging!

I am the most critical on my body sometimes to the point of hate. This empowered me - thanks for sharing such positive content . Sending best wishes

I loved this. I’m so scared because I’m so huge and diabetes and high blood pressure runs in my family. & my doctor definitely did judge me off the jump and I’ll be switching. Thank you

It is possible to have perfectly healthy pregnancy while plus size, though complications do exist for some no matter their weight. Every pregnancy and woman is different. I'm expecting my 6th baby in 10 years, and have slowly increased weight with each one. So I have been plus size with the last 3. My 4th and 5th were born on or near due date vaginally without a single complication (just like my first 3 when I was within normal weight range), same with this baby so far. I'm 26 weeks and no complications, just more tired each pregnancy (I have also breastfed each baby 18 months or more meaning nursing through first trimester) and bit more pubic pain each time. Though a girdle/support belt or wrap help immensely with the pubic bone pain.

Plus size and pregnant with baby #3. So terrified of weight gain this time for some reason. I gained about 50# with baby 1, and only 20# with baby 2. This baby I'm shooting to maintain/lose weight as baby grows. I'm much more active with this pregnancy.

Am plus size and everyone tells me I must loose weight before I get pregnant,it's really disheartening

Would you happen to know or have a video on postpartum care for us plus size gals I cant seem to find a belly band or stuff like that to help

11 weeks pregnant after trying for a while. 2 years ago I was 300lb and I’m now 220. I feel more self conscious now the never before and I’m terrified of gaining the weight back.

Thank you so for this

Thanks for this video! I'm about 250 lbs and my husband and I have been TTC for 6 years. I am always somewhat worried about being plus size and pregnant even though I've seen much heavier women in pregnancy that are fine. I really hope we concieve soon.

I love this lady xx

This is very informative. I am 4 weeks and i am a bigger women. Im 226 and im just normally a bigger women. And i was worried about this pregnancy and what i need to know for me and my future baby.

my doctor told me that there’s a 1 hr and 3 hr glucose test. the one hour test you can eat but they advice you not to eat any carbs or sugar and the 3 hr test you have to fast and for at least 12 hrs before

70 kgs overweight, and I really prayed to get pregnant 🙏😭

I’m so insecure about my body I’m currently 6months pregnant and don’t look pregnant at all, I just want to say I really like what you had to say & thanks so much for posting 😊

Thank its informative

Thank you for this. ❤

Just wondering, if you're comfortable sharing, what your pre pregnancy weight and height was

Thank you for this video, so positive.

U R just awesome mate.... good on ya Hon

With the twins I didn’t get pregnancy diabetes and I lost 5 stone due to being sick all day everyday until the end 🤦🏼‍♀️ with my Singleton I had pregnancy diabetes and can’t remember if I gained or not 🤣

Thanks for this video

Thank you for sharing

Hard to figure out how much water to drink I was 300 pounds last time I checked which means I came down 17 pounds from the first weigh in. I had orthorexia and always questioned the safeness of food. My sleep schedule is out of whack. Also a single parent so that is another big part, part of me feels like with my doctor's there is low consideration and empathy I would just know how it had to be in from when I found out because after the miscarriages I had at 19 on up, this time it was just spotted out and I do notice I could undereat at times. I got bad mood swings too and bouts of depression, that's normal. I mean I do pretty okay but I noticed that because I had a surgery on my lower right leg and now I get rls in my upper left leg, I'm leaning on my arms for support if I stand for too long.

you can and I do turn down the glucose test! specially if your like me and you already check your sugar and know how to control it