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The Obs PodAuthor: Florence
I am an NHS obstetrician hoping to share some thoughts and experiences about my working life. Maybe you enjoy call the midwife, perhaps birth fascinates, or you are simply curious about what exactly an obstetrician is? You might be pregnant and preparing for birth right now. Perhaps you work in maternity care and want to know what makes your obstetric colleagues tick, or you want some fresh ideas and inspiration. Whichever of these is the case TheObsPod is for you. Each episode contains 'the zesty bit' the essence of what I hope you will take away from listening. I do hope you will subscribe and enjoy joining me. Find me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod & explore #MatExp matexp.org.uk to find out more about women and staff working together to improve maternity services. With thanks to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk for my beautiful artwork Language: en-gb Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 170 Weight Stigma in Pregnancy
Friday, 10 May, 2024
Have you ever considered the impact of a simple medical term on a person's experience? Midwife Jenny Cunningham and Catriona Forbes of a research collective join us to unravel the complex issue of weight stigma in pregnancy. Jenny shares her path from hands-on midwifery to academic research, while Catriona offers a personal narrative on the stigma she faced as an expectant mother, lending depth to our understanding of these early, often negative categorizations.Language has power, especially in healthcare, and this episode sheds light on the need for respectful terminology when discussing body weight during maternity care. We've replaced the word "obesity" with "higher weight" to foster a stigma-free environment. Catriona provides invaluable insights into the response from individuals with higher body weights, and together, we discuss the evolution of our research methodology to ensure it's inclusive, community-based, and sensitive to the needs of those it aims to serve. We also tackle the practicalities of prenatal care, such as folic acid dosages and the importance of creating a healthcare environment free from anticipatory anxiety.Lastly, we navigate the emotionally charged waters of maternity scans and medical conversations about body size. From the choice between induction and cesarean delivery to the importance of transparent and patient-centered communication, we underscore the crucial need for honesty and personalized care in addressing weight-related health risks. As we invite more voices to join our ongoing research, particularly from communities that are often unheard, we reaffirm our commitment to enhancing support for all expectant mothers through respectful dialogue and care.Want to know more?https://shameandmedicine.org/maternity-care-for-women-of-a-higher-weight-how-is-shame-experienced/Contact Jenny by email k2030248@kingston.ac.uk or DM via twitter or Instagram. Twitter: @djennymidwife Instagram: @phdjennymidwife Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth. Keeping my podcast running without ads or sponsorship is important to me. I want to keep it free and accessible to all but it costs me a small amount each month to maintain and keep the episodes live, if you wish to contribute anything to support theobspod please head over to my buy me a coffee page https://bmc.link/theobspodV any donation very gratefully received however small. Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor. If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod and e...
