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11. Getting Empowered & Getting A Plus Size Waterbirth: Gabby’s Story

11. Getting Empowered & Getting A Plus Size Waterbirth: Gabby’s Story

Update: 2024-11-17
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In her own words, Gabby knew nothing about plus size pregnancy stuff when she got pregnant. But early on she was very interested in having a waterbirth. In this episode Gabby takes us through her journey of support and empowerment, her (sometimes hilarious, sometimes awful) appointments with health professionals and her dogged determination to do it her way - in water, partying to Taylor Swift and ‘off her head’ on gas & air (Gabby’s words!)


I’ve got to know Gabby really well during her journey and I’m delighted she is now a Heavyweight Midwife Team member and a wonderful friend.


Trigger warning: We briefly & sensitively discuss Gabby’s history of disordered eating in this episode.



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11. Getting Empowered & Getting A Plus Size Waterbirth: Gabby’s Story

11. Getting Empowered & Getting A Plus Size Waterbirth: Gabby’s Story

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