by Nicola | May 23, 2022 | Fat Pregnancy
Navigating getting pregnant in a bigger body can feel hard but unfortunately the potential stigma around being in a bigger body doesn’t stop once you are pregnant. Here are some of my favourite resources for navigating pregnancy with a higher BMI. Michelle...
by Nicola | May 10, 2022 | Fat Fertility, Lived Experience
I’m honoured to introduce the first part of a new series I’m introducing to the blog called Fat Fertility Lived Experiences. It’s so important to have a space to share our truth and find shared ground with others as we navigate fertility issues as...
by Nicola | Jan 19, 2022 | Advocating For Yourself, Fat Fertility, Fertility Treatment
Letrozole is one of two different medications (the other one being Clomid) that can be prescribed to folks who need support with their fertility. It’s often the first treatment for folks with irregular menstrual cycles as it can encourage your body to ovulate. It’s...
by Nicola | Jul 20, 2021 | Support
Note on language: I use the word fat as a neutral descriptor to describe my body and use it frequently in my work. The terms “obese” and “overweight” are stigmatising in nature and I only use them when directly quoting research. Does my weight affect my fertility? If...
by Nicola | Mar 17, 2021 | Support
I was super excited to catch up with Emma from Your IVF Abroad to chat about accessing fertility treatment abroad for Fat Folks. What was your experience of having IVF abroad? My husband, Adam and I had been trying for about a year and nothing was happening. We went...
