Are You Plus Size & Pregnant?
Or Trying to Conceive?
Have you been told that plus size pregnancy is 'high risk'?
Has your weight dominated your healthcare appointments?
Do you want to feel knowledgeable and confident for your unique journey?
Do you want some real statistics and PhD expertise to reassure & empower you?
Welcome To
a unique space offering expert advice, tailored resources and a supportive community for your entire journey into parenthood.
I'm Dr Alice Keely
I'm a Registered Midwife, with 20 years experience and a PhD in plus size pregnancy
I have the knowledge, the passion and expertise to guide you through a happy pregnancy & birth.
I’ll give you the info you need to know that having a plus size pregnancy does not mean you’re having a ‘high risk’ pregnancy.
What my members say:
I can’t really explain how it feels to be in a community with thousands of ladies who understand how it feels to be plus size and pregnant. I feel so seen and not alone
Jodie, 1st baby
This group is full of the most supportive women I have come across in my 9 year TTC journey. The kindness and care I’ve seen in every comment is amazing
Anonymous member
At 4 weeks pregnant I came across The Heavyweight Midwife and honestly, Alice totally changed my life
Gabby, 1st baby, had a waterbirth
A live online Q&A every 2 weeks with me, covering everything from plus size care specifics to advice on advocating for yourself with calm confidence.
Tailored weekly emails with either support and tips for you while you’re trying to conceive, or plus size-pregnancy info and reassurance tailored to your pregnancy week, from early doctors consultations, making decisions, through to advocating for what you want (such as caesarean birth or waterbirth for e.g.)
Access to The Heavyweight Midwife Facebook Community
where you’ll find thousands of supportive women who’ll give you inspiration, friendship, tips and birth stories, photos and shared experiences.
After decades of specialist plus size care experience, I created The Heavyweight Midwife in 2022 and so far I’ve helped thousands of women just like to feel reassured, calm, confident and in control for their unique journeys.
Now I can help you – and for only £3.50pm.
Your pregnancy journey deserves expert guidance, evidence-based support, and a community that understands what you’re going through – with all it’s ups and downs.
I can’t wait to help you make it a joyful, empowering experience!
All this for just £3.50 per month.
This small monthly fee (for the price of a cup of coffee as they say!) allows me to devote my time to providing the vast and specialist content that’s available for you when you join. I’m an expert, totally on your side. And there’s no ongoing contract.
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You’ll NEED this knowledge along the way to ask the right questions, make decisions, be in control, and you’ll also need the constant support from me and the wonderful community we’ve built here at the Heavyweight Midwife.
I feel empowered in my decisions. Thank you Alice, for creating this safe space
Kerry, 3rd baby
This has been my life saver all through my pregnancy and helped my anxiety so much
Sarah, 1st baby
Thanks for everything Alice and all the lovely ladies in the community. You’ve been amazing
Lorna, 2nd baby, had a VBAC