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I Am Your Fat Pregnancy Advocate!

At Big Fat Pregnancy, I empower fat pregnant folks to navigate a biased medical system with confidence, clarity, and ease. Far too often, people in larger bodies face unjust barriers—denied access to care based on BMI, restricted provider options, and harmful treatment during prenatal and birth experiences.

As your pregnancy advocate, my mission is to replace struggle, fear, and confusion with actionable tools, informed advocacy, and unwavering support. Every pregnant person deserves compassionate, respectful care—exactly as they are. Let’s transform the narrative and reclaim your pregnancy journey together.

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At Big Fat Pregnancy, we welcome and serve all family structures, races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities.

Why Choose Me?

At Big Fat Pregnancy, I believe quality, person-centered, and evidence-based care is a human right. Your body is capable, beautiful, and worthy of affirming care at every stage, from preconception to postpartum.

I'm here to help you navigate the complexities of the healthcare system, provide personalized support rooted in compassion, respect, and fat positivity, all while advocating for your positive birth experience.

I offer:

  • Size - Inclusive Birth Mentoring

  • Full-Spectrum Doula Services

  • Size-Inclusive e-Courses & Resources

  • Training for Birth Professionals

I’m a fierce advocate for care that celebrates body diversity, integrates trauma-informed care, and uplifts intersectional voices.

My work is rooted in honoring your body—its beauty, its strength, its worth—at every stage of the journey.

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About Christina

I was that person above who believed that being a mom and having a positive birth experience was outside of my reach because of the pounds I carried on my body.

My path to birth work started long before I ever attended a birth. I began my career in higher education, supporting graduate students through admissions, academic advising, and program development. These roles taught me how to listen deeply, think creatively, and walk alongside people on their unique journeys.

While working at Seattle University, I earned a Master’s degree in Adult Education and Online Training. This program strengthened my love for teaching and showed me how powerful personalized, inclusive support can be. My research focused on how marginalized groups are often excluded from educational spaces, and during my own pregnancy, I noticed those same patterns in the birth world.

I was especially struck by the lack of representation for anyone outside the narrow “norm”—white, cisgender, heterosexual, and married. My master’s research explored the exclusion of fat individuals in birth education and support, and that focus lit a fire in me to become an advocate for change.

After graduating and giving birth to my daughter, I was completely captivated by the birth world. Inspired by the incredible support of my own doula, I pursued certification through the Birth Advocacy Doula Training.

By late 2022, I had become a certified full-spectrum doula, and in 2024, I was proud to be one of the very first Washington State Certified Doulas.