FROM INTIMIDATED TO INFORMED: BECOMING YOUR OWN IVF ADVOCATE

You Deserve Access to Fertility Treatment - No Matter Your Size

I know what you've been told in the past. You've likely heard all these excuses a thousand times before:

  • "IVF isn't safe at your BMI"

  • "Fertility treatments don't work for folks with your body type"

  • "It's unsafe for you to get pregnant until you've lost weight"

I'm calling bullshit!

Not only is fertility treatment an extremely supportive option for fat folks, I believe it's entirely unethical (and bordering on a violation of our human rights) for clinics to deny care based on BMI.

"This course armed me with published, peer-reviewed medical research I can take to my doctor to advocate for myself. I feel empowered to take an active role in my care and get the help I need sooner."

- Course Graduate

This course “IVF for Fat Folks” is perfect for you if:

  • You're trying to decide if fertility treatment is the right option for you

  • You've been told IVF won't work or isn't a safe option for you

  • You're struggling to find a fertility clinic that will support you

  • You're ready to have treatment but aren't sure what to expect in a bigger body

What Makes This Course Different

Unlike generic fertility resources, IVF for Fat Folks addresses the unique challenges of navigating fertility treatment in a larger body. As an award-winning advocate with expertise in both fertility and fat activism, I provide:

  • Evidence-based information that counters common misconceptions

  • Practical advocacy tools specifically designed for weight-biased healthcare settings

  • Community support from others who understand your experience

  • No diet culture or weight loss pressure - ever

What You'll Learn

Inside IVF for Fat Folks, we'll cover:

  • IUI & IVF Fundamentals - How these treatments actually work and live birth rates specifically for fat folks

  • BMI Restrictions Demystified - Why clinics deny care based on BMI and the research showing why these policies aren't evidence-based

  • Treatment Efficacy for Fat Bodies - Comprehensive analysis of how IUI and IVF actually perform for fat folks

  • Safety Realities - Honest assessment of anesthetic considerations, OHSS risks, blood clot prevention, and pregnancy outcomes

  • Clinic Selection Strategy - Practical guide to finding size-friendly providers and building productive relationships

  • Step-by-Step Treatment Navigation - Detailed walkthrough of the entire process with specific considerations for fat bodies

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This is how we are changing the game

💭 You’ve been told time that IVF isn’t safe or effective for people like you and it’s made you question whether you're even allowed to hope.

🤎 Instead, you discover research-backed evidence that supports your right to pursue fertility treatment, empowering you to take up space in the system with confidence.

💭 You’ve felt stuck, unsure how to even start looking for a clinic that won’t shame or dismiss you.

🤎 Instead, you leave with a practical plan to find a clinic that will respect and support your choices.

💭 You’ve walked into consultations feeling like your body is a problem to be fixed before care is even an option.

🤎 Instead, you get clear on the actual risks, arm yourself with facts, and finally feel seen as a whole person, not just a BMI number.

💭 You’ve had to brace yourself for weight-loss lectures instead of receiving the care you came for.

🤎 Instead, you learn how to advocate fiercely and gently for your needs — with confidence, clarity, and solid resources to back you up.

💭 You’ve been made to feel like you’re the only one navigating fertility in a bigger body — and it’s isolating.

🤎 Instead, you connect with a vibrant, supportive community of people who get it and are walking this path beside you.

💭 You’ve been told you must change your body before you’re “allowed” to pursue parenthood.

🤎 Instead, you step into your power, knowing your body is already worthy of care, love, and the chance to build your family.

What’s included?

10 In-Depth Video Lessons - Bite-sized chunks you can absorb at your own pace

Complete Referenced Research Summary - Print and take with you to appointments

Private Community Membership - Join "The Fat Positive Fertility Community" for ongoing support

Private Podcast Feed - Listen to all lessons on the go

Direct Access to Nicola - Get your questions answered by me


PLUS JOIN IN APRIL 2025 AND GET A FREE 30 MINUTE 1-1 WITH ME (USE CODE APRIL)

  • "Having Nicola is like having a personal fertility cheerleader—helping me with tiny, manageable action steps to improve my health and calm my anxiety. She always reminds me that my fat body is 100% capable of getting pregnant."

  • “I honestly don’t know how people do it alone. Nicola’s guidance and support have been instrumental in keeping me positive and hopeful about what’s ahead."

  • "Nicola’s program taught me to think outside of the mere mechanics of conception and consider my wellbeing holistically....we identified other influences in my life which may have been having a negative effect and found solutions so I could control the impact they were having on me. The exercise and diet suggestions I am sure not only helped me conceive, but have found a place in my everyday life, and I am still using the relaxation and mindfulness techniques suggested."

  • "I now feel more positive and in control of my lifestyle and more accepting of the challenges of this fertilty journey and everything it brings up. I feel more able to accept difficult emotions rather than shutting them out or beating myself up about feeling them. I have made significant changes to my diet and self-care regime (including making more time for meditation, exercise and better sleep!) and feel very good about this. Not so specific but I have a deeper sense of genuine hopefulness for the future whatever it brings."

  • "I would highly recommend Nicola – it really helps to have someone there to support you along the way, helping you make important changes to improve diet and lifestyle and stop you worrying as much! I’d never heard of a fertility coach before coming across Nicola, but more women should have one, it’s a very valuable service. It felt like talking to a really knowledgeable friend, who genuinely cared. The added touches of cards and little emails to help me stay on track were so thoughtful and much appreciated."

  • "After almost 2.5 years of trying, we are pregnant! I’m through the first trimester now, and everything seems to be going great. I’m not scared of miscarriage or post partum depression, because I feel like I have a strong foundation. My relationship is healthy, I know what makes me happy, and I am ready to bring a brand new person into my already fulfilling life. Thank you, Nicola, for helping me make my family a reality."

  • "When we started working together I was feeling overwhelmed and afraid that engaging more with fertility coaching would cause it to further dominate and consume my life – in fact the opposite happened – I feel more empowered to honour the importance of this journey and what comes up but also able to hold and focus on other parts of life. I feel the changes I have made have been positive for my overall wellbeing as well as my fertility."

Best Fertility Advocate Award 2024

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WINNER

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Best Fertility Advocate Award 2024 • WINNER •

Meet Nicola.

I'm Nicola Salmon (she/her), an award-winning fertility advocate, fat-positive fertility specialist, and author of "Fat and Fertile."

I'm deeply passionate about supporting fat folks who feel excluded or dismissed by traditional fertility spaces. I offer compassionate guidance and evidence-based support to help you navigate your fertility journey without diets, shame, or stigma. Through my book "Fat and Fertile" and my ongoing work, I actively challenge weight bias in the fertility industry, empowering people to trust their bodies and take control of their reproductive health on their own terms.

“I loved everything about this course. It armed me with published, peer-reviwed medical research I can take to my doctor to advocate for myself. I feel more empowered to take an active role in my care and I feel able to get the help I need sooner.

I came feeling isolated and left feeling like I’m part of a movement of fat people fighting for the right to evidence-based fertility treatment.”

- Course graduate

  • You'll have lifetime access to all course materials and updates.

  • There is no wrong way to use this course. You can dip in and out as you need each specific resource.

  • Perfect timing! This course will give you tools to improve your current care experience.

  • We cover IUI and IVF specifically but I’m happy to answer questions on other treatments and all the tools will be just as valuable for navigating other fertility treatment