Do not comment on peoples bodies
PSA: Don’t comment on people’s bodies. Ever.
Maybe their fertility medications (or other meds) are causing them to gain weight.
Maybe they just had a loss and haven’t lost the weight.
Maybe they are pregnant but they aren’t ready to talk about it yet.
Maybe they have a medical condition that is causing their body to gain weight.
You never know what someone is going through, but you can be certain that commenting on their body is never the thing you want to be doing. Imagine not seeing someone since last Thanksgiving and the first thing they say to you is “Oh, you got heavy!” 😡
Please. Please. Please. Stop talking about body shape, type, diets, food restrictions, Glp-1s, etc. It’s never a conversation that is going to end well.
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136. The Impact of Eating Disorders on Reproductive Health with Rachel Goldberg LMFT, PMH
Rachel Goldberg LMFT, PMH joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about binge and restrictive eating habits and how that can affect fertility, the reasons why disordered eating or exercise can cause fertility issues, the guilt and shame that go along with this these diagnoses, and the small changes suggestions people can make to try to get them out of a destructive feeding pattern.
135. Disordered Eating, Body Image and Fertility with Reva Schlanger Peyser MS, RD, CDN
Reva Schlanger Peyser MS, RD, CDN joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about a myriad of issues surrounding fertility in regard to body image and eating disorders, how people feel like their body is failing them during the struggle to build a family and how people might use eating, nutrition, exercise to try to take back some control.
Body Image & Infertility
There are many different ways our relationship with our body changes because of all that we go through to grow our family. It’s normal to struggle with the changes your body goes through along the way.
Stop Commenting on People’s Body
Bodies change during pregnancy, thats’s normal! But it’s not normal to ask someone if they are pregnant because their body has changed. Please, let’s just stop.
6 Responses to People Winking At Stomach
Whatever you decide, just know that it's possible to educate people on the right questions to ask without divulging any of your stuff. Call them out and remind them to be more circumspect next time.
Navigating Bad Body Image Days
Bad body image days can be tough, so save this list for when you’re unsure how to navigate a not-so-good body image day. Some Dos and Donts for a bad body image day.
Doctors & Body Image
Whether it’s for fertility reasons or other health issues, the words of medical professionals carry extra weight. Thank you to this follower for sharing her story about her health at every size.
Feeling Betrayed By Your Body
We see all of you who feel betrayed by your body. We know this emotional and physical pain is cruel, shocking, and horrifying. We are here for you.
Voices On Body Image
There are many different ways our relationship with our body changes because of all that we go through to grow our family. It’s normal to struggle with the changes your body goes through along the way.
My Reflection On My Reflection
All of our bodies change during fertiilty years - here’s Ariella’s story about what her body has been like post uterine transplant. Personal story on reflections.
Stop Looking at People’s Stomachs
Stop looking at people’s stomach when you are speaking to them. You aren’t being subtle. They know exactly why are you looking there and what you are thinking.
Aliza Blumenthal’s Story
I will be featuring the profile of my dear friend, Aliza Blumenthal. Aliza struggled with an eating disorder in her teenage years and then struggled to build her family.
No Control Over My Body
I hate that I have no control over my body. I hate waking up early two weeks a month so that I can have the pleasure of being poked and prodded. I hate being told when we can and cannot be together.
Body Shaming & Loss
It’s hard enough to deal with fertility issues, but when that loss is coupled with body shaming, it makes the loss feel a million times worse.
Cabbage Leaves
“I don’t think I can ever look at a cabbage again without thinking about the milk that came in after my second trimester miscarriages.”
Look In My Eyes
Yes - we know repeated ourselves... because ANYTHING stressful can make you gain or lose weight. Losing 20 pounds = you don't know the reasons behind it.
Clothing Shopping
Infertility impacts every aspect of your life. Even ones you never would have expected… clothing shopping used to be fun and exciting? Nope. Not anymore. Too many variables and questions.
Don’t Comment On My Body
Don’t comment on people’s bodies. Ever. Maybe their fertility medications are causing them to gain weight. Maybe they just had a loss and haven’t lost the weight. Maybe they are pregnant but they aren’t ready to talk about it yet. You never know what someone is going through, but you can be certain that commenting on their body is never the right move.
Episode 33: Gratitude Toward Your Body with Dana Sicherman
Dana Sicherman, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her journey with PCOS, how she "took back" her life and her outlook about her diagnosis.