When you decide you want to get pregnant when you’re in a bigger body, you likely have so many questions running through your mind. I’ve put together this list of commonly asked questions to put your mind at ease and dispel the myths around getting pregnant in a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you want to get pregnant as a fat person, I’m sure you’ve heard all the negative ideas about trying to conceive. One of these ideas is that it takes fat folks longer than people in smaller bodies. Is this true? And if it is, isn’t it just...
Welcome to a community where your size doesn’t define your fertility
I’m Nicola and I’m here for the fat folks! I’m a fertility coach and the author of the groundbreaking book “Fat and Fertile”.
I’m using my platform and expertise to challenge the weight bias and stigmas that exist within the fertility industry and empower those who are often marginalised to take control of their reproductive health with confidence and self-assurance.
