"My doctor told me I have to lose weight before I can try IVF."
When BMI becomes a barrier to fertility treatment, is that really medically necessary or appropriate?
Nutritionist Rachelle Mallik hears "My doc says I have to lose weight" a LOT in her practice, and she'd really rather doctors advise their patients to practice healthy habits than just "lose weight."
Eating well and getting exercise may increase someone's chances of a healthy pregnancy, but BMI alone isn't really a good measure of fertility success.
In this snack, Ruby and Anne talk with Rachelle about how weight stigma and the automatic assumption that a fat body is an unhealthy body are limiting many people from accessing fertility services.
Listen up, share, and have a delicious week.
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