Your Plus-Size Pregnancy and Beyond: Positive Information, Advice and Support by Brette McWhorter Sember

This groundbreaking book is the first to offer encouragement, information, and resources to the millions of plus-size moms who are in the midst of adding to their families. Written in a friendly and supportive tone, this book takes a rational (and non-hysterical) look at what the studies about weight and pregnancy really mean, and offers practical advice. Your Plus-Size Pregnancy and Beyond How to gain the right amount of weight (because plus-size moms should gain weight during pregnancy)Ways to feel good about yourself and celebrate your pregnancyHow to find a health care provider who will support you and help you feel good about yourselfWhere to find maternity clothes and how to choose flattering stylesNursing as a plus-sized momVaginal birth versus C-section for plus-size momsFeeling good about yourself after the birth and how to lose weight after you've had the babyThe impact of conditions such as PCOS and diabetes on pregnancyUnderstanding medical terms and how to interpret studies about weight and pregnancyKeeping your partner involved in your pregnancyFinding childbirth classes where you are comfortable Each chapter contains quotes from real plus-size moms about their personal experiences with every aspect of pregnancy, nursing, and postpartum care. Written by Plus-Size Pregnancy and Beyond is the result of a collaboration between a plus-size mom of two who is a pregnancy and parenting writer and a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who is experienced in working with plus-size moms. This book is also officially endorsed by the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.