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Author and Historian John Quarstein returns to discuss the Peninsular Campaign. 

Find John's books here. 

This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.

Photo Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peninsula_Campaign#/media/File:McClellan%2BJohnston.jpg

Five months into my pregnancy I switch care from an OB-GYN to a midwife, and the rest, as they say, is history. As you’ll hear in this episode of the Plus Mommy Podcast, I had a perfectly healthy plus size pregnancy, and my 300 lb birth story ends by me giving birth on my knees. My body is not broken. My body is amazing!

I hope my story inspires others to believe in the strength and beauty their body possesses!

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It is possible to have a plus size VBAC if you’re a good candidate and connect with a care provider who will back your decision. Yet, finding a size-friendly and VBAC supportive provider can be extremely challenging.

Jen Kamel, the founder of VBAC Facts, joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to talk about VBAC options. Jen shares not only the benefits but also the risks of considering a VBAC. We break down some common misconceptions and talk specifically about the unique struggles of having a plus size VBAC. 

There’s a lot of misinformation about what it’s like to be plus size and pregnant. If you spend a few minutes on Google, you’ll be led to believe that you can’t have a healthy outcome for you and your baby. The truth is most plus size people have perfectly healthy pregnancies!

For the past seven years, I’ve supported thousands of plus size pregnant people. Here are the top 7 things every person should know about being plus size and pregnant.

1. Your body is incredible!

2. There are many plus size pregnancy misconceptions.

3. Hire a size-friendly care provider!

4. From nutrition to being physically active – take great care of your body!

5. Plus size maternity clothes do exist!

6. Your bump will probably take longer to pop.

7. Body image struggles are normal, and you’re not alone.

Learn more about each of these topics here! 

When it comes to babywearing, there’s a misconception that plus size babywearing options don’t exist. The reality is carrier companies are far more inclusive than most maternity clothing companies. There are babywearing options for people of all sizes!

Babywearing is just one small piece of helping to set yourself up for postpartum. Planning for postpartum success is critical at this time in your life that can feel very isolating.

Laura Brown is a babywearing expert and postpartum doula. She’s our special guest during this episode! We talk not only about plus size babywearing but how to set yourself up for the postpartum period.

We laugh about the realities of parenthood and address the real need for more postpartum support in our society. 

Find our tips for plus size babywearing and postpartum support here. 

Vanessa, Dan and Daniel in the studio on this episode to bring you all the recent news in technology, computing, gaming and startups.

Oscar McLellan comes in to speak about Startmate, a startup accelerator that just received a new crop of hopefuls.

We also get game music composer Jared Underwood on the phone to talk about his process and his electronica live act Batterie.

Are you ready to dive deep in the live you’ve always dreamt of?  Join us on this fun and inspiring interview with Zoe McLellan (@ZOE_MCLELLAN_OFFICIAL / WWW.HEARTSCREAMSWITHZOE.COM). In addition to being a well known actress, Zoe is a truth-seeker and finder, a mother and is here to assist you in listening to your heartscreams. With a new youtube series Zoe is stirring up the industry with her unique and much needed POV. To subscribe to future podcasts or learn more about how we can support you on your leadership journey, head over to www.ladieswholeadpodcast.com

On this episode we get drunk cause it's spring break, so get your drinks ready and get drunk with us!! We got pokemon, we got more pokemon, and Marvel on Netflix, Underground, Zootopia, Tomb Raider movie and what to read while waiting for Winds of Winter!

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