In the realm of healthcare, particularly in prenatal settings, the term “fatphobia” has sparked significant discourse. Coined to describe the discrimination and stigma faced by individuals based on their body size, fatphobia attempts to capture the systemic biases that affect many aspects of life, including healthcare.
Fatphobia in healthcare is a pervasive issue that significantly impacts the quality of care that individuals with larger bodies receive. Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging for anyone, but for those who face fatphobia, it can be particularly daunting.
Natalie Craig, a plus-size influencer and advocate for fat liberation, exemplifies this unwavering resolve in her recent article, “My Fat Liberation Is Not a Trend.”
You may remember the blog we wrote a few months ago about Health at Every Size®(HAES®) and how it can be incorporated into pregnancy care. Well, they just released new principles and we want to explore them!
Oprah Winfry is one of the most influential and well known celebrities, who also happens to be one of the most publicly scrutinized. We are going to look at Oprah’s journey of public criticism of her weight and how the media has played a huge role in it. We’ll explore Oprah’s recent decision that has stirred up conversations across the globe: her choice to embark on a weight loss medication regimen.