MEDIA COVERAGE

Weight stigma in maternity care: women's experiences and care providers' attitudes
New York Times Magazine
When You’re Told You’re Too Fat to Get Pregnant
"The first time a doctor told Gina Balzano that she was too fat to have a baby was in 2013."
18 June 2019
Huffington Post
Fat-Shaming The Pregnant: How The Medical Community Fails Overweight Moms
"Hilary was 23 years old and newly married when her doctor confirmed she was pregnant with her first baby."
5 September 2018
Healthline
Why Some Pregnant Women May Not Need to ‘Eat for Two’ to Stay Healthy
"A growing number of pregnant women in the United States have weight-related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease that can increase the risk of pregnancy complications."
9 October 2019
U.S. News
What Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman
"Everyone knows what not to say to a woman who might be pregnant: "When are you due?" But once a woman is most certainly pregnant, no one knows what not to say."
18 November 2014
The Courier Mail
QCMB research finds overweight mums-to-be are treated worse by maternity care providers than slim women
"Mums-to-be considered overweight are treated worse by maternity care providers because of their body weight, a study has found."
20 February 2013
Adelaide Advertiser
Image a weighty issue for doctors
"Mums-to-be who are considered overweight or obese are less likely to be treated with respect, kindness and understanding by health providers than their slimmer counterparts, a study suggests."
25 February 2013
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Sunshine Coast Daily
Study reveals hospitals ill-treat obese pregnant women
"Pregnant Queensland women who are considered to be obese or overweight are treated more poorly by maternity care providers, new research has found."
25 February 2013
Warwick Daily News
Study reveals hospitals ill-treat obese pregnant women
"Pregnant Queensland women who are considered to be obese or overweight are treated more poorly by maternity care providers, new research has found."
25 February 2013
Tweed Daily News
Study reveals hospitals ill-treat obese pregnant women
"Pregnant Queensland women who are considered to be obese or overweight are treated more poorly by maternity care providers, new research has found."
25 February 2013
Fraser Coast Chronicle
Hospital ill-treats obese
"Pregnant Queensland women who are considered to be obese or overweight are treated more poorly by maternity care providers, new research has found."
25 February 2013
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The Queensland Times
Study reveals hospitals ill-treat obese pregnant women
"Pregnant Queensland women who are considered to be obese or overweight are treated more poorly by maternity care providers, new research has found."
25 February 2013
City South News
Big Problem
"Mothers-to-be who are considered overweight are treated worse by maternity care providers, according to a study by the University of Queensland’s Queensland Centre for Mothers and Babies."
28 Feb 2013
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2MCE Radio Orange
Radio segment
21 February 2013
[Two segments]
Medical Xpress
Overweight, obese mothers treated differently by health professionals, study finds
"Queensland mums-to-be who are considered to be overweight or obese are treated and perceived more poorly by maternity care providers
because of their body weight, according to a new University of Queensland study."
20 February 2013