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BMI Restrictions & Reproductive Justice in the "Ozempic Baby" Era

BMI-based restrictions in fertility care perpetuate exclusion of marginalized groups, prompting ethical concerns regarding justice and equity in reproductive healthcare.
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Ahlia says her GP laughed in her face' when she asked for a water birth and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stop

Weight stigma negatively impacts pregnant women's healthcare experiences, often leading to trauma and misunderstandings despite their healthy pregnancies.

Weight Stigma in American Medical Professionals

Weight stigma in the U.S. includes widespread negative attitudes toward overweight individuals, even among healthcare professionals, leading to discrimination and biased treatment.

Ahlia says her GP laughed in her face' when she asked for a water birth and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stop

Weight stigma negatively impacts pregnant women's healthcare experiences, often leading to trauma and misunderstandings despite their healthy pregnancies.

Weight Stigma in American Medical Professionals

Weight stigma in the U.S. includes widespread negative attitudes toward overweight individuals, even among healthcare professionals, leading to discrimination and biased treatment.
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The Weight Debate in Health Care

Weight stigma may hinder healthy living for individuals with obesity, requiring a shift in healthcare focus.

Teasing children about weight increases risk of self-stigma as adults, study finds

Teasing children about weight leads to long-lasting internalized weight stigma and affects mental health.

Why the issue of fatphobia is structural and systemic

Fatphobia is the hatred, rejection, and violence experienced by overweight people.
Fatphobia is structural and systemic, impacting access to transportation, public spaces, and healthcare.
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