Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
Turn your passion for birth into an incredibly successful doula career that allows you to quit your day job, stay home with your kids, and make a lasting impact on the world.
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
103. Fat Bias In Birth & Breaking The Stigma with Michelle Mayefske From Fat And Pregnant
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Are you ready to discover how birthworkers are revolutionizing the journey of pregnancy and birth for individuals of all sizes?
If you want to help your clients stay empowered, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!
Today, I'm joined by Michelle Mayefske from "Fat and Pregnant," who's sharing her insight and experience from years of navigating fat-stigma in the medical system.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- Why understanding fat bias in birth is crucial for every birth doula...
- How a birthworker's approach can transform the birth experience for plus-sized mothers...
- The top strategies for birth doulas to support body diversity in their practice...
- … and a whole lot more!
Follow Michelle on Instagram: @fat.and.pregnant
Visit her website: www.fatandpregnant.com
Resources mentioned:
Join our Doula Training Program > Birthworker Academy
Join the Birthworker Community Membership > Click here!
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!
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