Anti-Fat Bias in Pregnancy Care
Midwife Sarah sits down with Jamie Oller, CPM, LDM, to discuss anti-fat bias in the culture at large and specifically in pregnancy and postpartum care. They cover the BMI, prejudice against larger bodies, and how people of size receive different care than their thin counterparts in pregnancy care.
Key Takeaways
- Sarah talks with Jamie Oller, CPM, LDM, about anti-fat bias in the wider culture and in pregnancy and postpartum care.
- They discuss the BMI and prejudice against larger bodies.
- The conversation looks at how people of size receive different pregnancy care than thinner people.
- The show notes list books and other resources for listeners who want to learn more.
Jamie Oller is a primary midwife at Harbor Midwifery in Oregon. She can be found online at www.harbormidwifery.com and on Instagram at @harbormidwifery
Extra Resources for Listeners:
www.plussizebirth.com
"Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth about your Weight" by Lindo Bacon
"Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, and Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight" by Lindo Bacon
"Fat?so!" by Marilynn Wann
"Shrill" by Lindy West (which is also now a show on Hulu shot here in Portland)
"The Body is Not an Apology" by Sonya Renee Taylor
"Every Body Yoga" by Jessamyn Stanley
"Land Whale" by Jess Baker
"Do No Harm" podcast
Lizzo, obviously
"Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins" by Sabrina Strings
"Why Won't You Date Me?" by Nichole Byer