GPHAM EXPERT WEBINAR SERIES
Promoting Size Inclusion in an Anti Fat Healthcare System - Weight Bias in Prenatal Care
Discussion with Tracy Sher and Christina Hughes, M.Ed, C-FSD
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What can I expect?
Christina and Tracy discuss topics like:
- Why does size inclusion matter?
- What about folks who say "you're wrong, BMI/weight is an important factor in health?"
- What is weight bias?
- What does size inclusive care look like to you?
What will I learn?
After completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define and describe weight bias and it's impacts on individuals
- Walk away with 3-5 Pelvic PT specific tips for size inclusive practices
Feel comfortable navigating psychosocial nuances while learning practical skills to do so.
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Tracy Sher, PT, DPT, CSCS - Your Host
Tracy Sher is a pelvic physical therapist and is the founder of Pelvic Guru, Pelvic Guru Academy, and the Global Pelvic Health Alliance Membership. She is also an instructor for Pelvic Guru Academy, teaching Pudendal Neuralgia and Complex Pelvic Pain Solutions.
Christina Hughes, M.Ed, C-FSD
Christina (she/her) is the founder and co-owner of Big Fat Pregnancy. She is a fat, queer, chronically ill, mom of two who worked tirelessly to make sure her pregnancy experiences were as fat positive as possible and now helps other folks living in larger bodies do the same. As a doula and educator she believes deeply in combating anti-fat bias during pregnancy, birth and postpartum and shines a light on current research and evidence supporting size inclusive care.
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