We’ve heard it time and time again. Our pregnant clients who have shared that they are terrified of gaining “too much” weight during pregnancy. But….how much is too much?

In this episode as we discuss:

• Our personal pregnancy experiences and feeling of shame around our bodies

• The illusory effect

• Why gestational diabetes doesn’t make you a failure

• Resources on continued learning on what having a healthy pregnancy can look like for you.

Give our latest episode and listen and let us know what you think!

Resources discussed in this episode:

Justice Roe Williams

“Do Diets Really Fail?” by Regan Chastain

The Trajectory of Truth: A Longitudinal Study of the Illusory Truth Effect

The risk of eating disorder relapse during pregnancy and after delivery and postpartum depression among women recovered from eating disorders

HAES Health Sheets: Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis (T2D)