How We Talk About Pregnant Women's Bodies with Meghan Womack

The Messy Intersection

In this episode we hear from Meghan Womack, a dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders who was pregnant at the time of recording.

Meghan shares her personal experience of the expectations others have had of her body throughout her life and how those expectations have changed during her first pregnancy. Given Meghan's expertise in working with women with eating disorders, she also shares her professional insight into the harms that certain types of comments about our bodies may have and what women can do to address them.

We chat about prioritizing your physical health during pregnancy regardless of the number on the scale as well as why there is so very much focus on our physical health and appearance during pregnancy, while our mental health is so often left unaddressed.

What was your experience of how others talk about your body during pregnancy? I hope you'll consider joining The Messy Intersection Facebook Community to share your experience and meet a community of other moms navigating life in the messy intersection just like you.

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Also check out my free resource "Division of Responsibility 101," a printable PDF that covers the basics of this feeding method and gives you troubleshooting tips.