Pregnancy is a time of immense physical, emotional, and psychological change. During this period, many women place their trust in their healthcare providers to guide them through the journey with care and expertise. Unfortunately, not all experiences with medical professionals are positive. For some, the process is marred by discrimination, especially weight bias.
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Exercise as Empowerment: Celebrating Movement Beyond Appearance
Exercise. Movement. Physical activity. These terms are often tossed around in the context of weight loss, appearance, or even punishment for food intake. For many people, the relationship with exercise can be heavily influenced by diet culture, which equates body size with worth, and physical activity with compensation for eating.
Navigating Fashion When Your Body Doesn’t “Fit”: 5 Ways to Navigate Shopping with Confidence
Shopping should be an enjoyable experience, but for many, especially those who live in larger bodies, or bodies that don’t meet the conventional beauty standards, it can quickly turn into a stressful, frustrating ordeal.
Reclaiming Your Healthcare: How to Navigate Doctor’s Appointments as a Person in a Larger Body
Wondering what an out-of-network therapist is? Learn why Coastal Collaborative Care offers personalized, flexible therapy outside of insurance networks.
