The Heavyweight Midwife

Are you plus-size and pregnant? Congratulations!!

Do you want support, information and advice from a midwife specialist to keep you and your baby healthy and happy throughout your pregnancy and birth? Welcome to The Heavyweight Midwife!

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‘Is being plus size risky in pregnancy?’

‘What is different about plus size pregnancy care?’

‘What are my best options for birth if I’m plus size?’

‘How do I stay healthy if I am plus size and pregnant?’

These are some of the questions I regularly get asked. I help and reassure plus size women just like you to navigate the amazing and unique time that is pregnancy. You might be excited and delighted to be pregnant, but you also maybe feel worried, either about staying healthy or perhaps about what to expect from your pregnancy care.

I’ve spent the past 15 years helping hundreds of plus-size women like you on their journey to motherhood. With the expertise I’ve gained, I know that a healthy pregnancy is possible at any size -and I know how to bring you a bespoke, positive plan for your healthy pregnancy.

“Thank you so much for putting me at ease in my early weeks of pregnancy. I felt listened to and your advice was invaluable, making sure I went to my first midwife appointment knowing how to advocate for myself”

Hayley, 1st baby
Dr Alice Keely PhD

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I am passionate about helping plus-size women – I completed my PhD exploring what plus size women want and need for their care.

So, I know how to separate the real facts from online (mis)information, which can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing – and cause unnecessary worry and stress.

I know how to help you have the happy, positive, healthy pregnancy you want and deserve!

I know my expertise will reassure, inform and empower you, so that you can take control of your health in pregnancy and I can help you to make the plan that’s right for your birth.

I’m excited you’re here, and I’m looking forward to us working together!

Free plus size pregnancy care guide

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