<p>This week's episode tackles one of the most common things I hear from folks who come to work with me: "my doctor told me pregnancy in my body is dangerous." And honestly, it makes me angry. Because what you're being told is very often not the full picture.</p><p>If you've ever left a fertility appointment feeling more scared than informed, this one is for you.</p><p>In this episode we cover:</p><p>- Why the research on BMI and pregnancy risks is more divided than your doctor is letting on, and what that actually means for you</p><p>- The difference between correlation and causation, and why it matters so much in this conversation</p><p>- How statistics are routinely exaggerated and used against fat folks to deny or delay fertility care</p><p>- The real numbers behind gestational diabetes and other pregnancy risks, so you can see the full picture</p><p>- Practical questions you can ask your provider to push back on fearmongering and get genuinely informed consent</p><p><strong>Useful Links:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.fatpositivefertility.com/guide">Download: Fat Person's Guide to Getting Pregnant</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fertility-roadmap">Book a Fat Positive Fertility Roadmap Call</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility">Follow me on Instagram</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="mailto:[email protected]">Email me a question for a future episode</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Fat and Fertile at <a href="https://fatpositivefertility.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">fatpositivefertility.substack.com/subscribe</a>