Episode Summary:

Let’s look at two ways we can use research to support us in navigating fertility care as a fat person

What to Expect from the Podcast:

Focuses on navigating the complexities of fertility for people in bigger bodies in an anti-fat world.

Explores research, advocacy, and mental health tools to empower listeners in their fertility journeys.

Encourages listeners to question fat-phobic narratives in medicine and build confidence in their body's capabilities.

Highlights:

• Nicola's Master's in medical engineering and physics and her experience working in the NHS and accessing complex medical research.
• Insight into barriers to accessing research, such as paywalls and elitism.
• Evidence that people in bigger bodies get pregnant at rates similar to those in other body sizes.
• Research showing BMI-based treatment restrictions are not supported by science.
• Lifestyle changes (e.g., diet and exercise) often have no impact on pregnancy rates.
• Encourages listeners to ask healthcare providers for evidence supporting their policies.
• Using research to counter internalised fat-phobia and build confidence in fertility.
• Emphasising the importance of believing in your body's ability to conceive for mental well-being.

Links and Resources

• Nicola’s book, Fat and Fertile
• Instagram
• Workshop
• Substack

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• Subscribe to my Substack
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• Free Resources for Fat Folks: Access a hub of tools designed to support your fat-positive fertility journey, including guides, checklists, research summaries, and my popular Can I Get Pregnant in a Bigger Body? workshop.

👉 Explore all these resources here and take your first step toward parenthood without stigma or shame. I’m cheering you on every step of the way!

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