#58 - Holding My Pregnancy for Ransom - An infertility 'body betrayal' story from Liz Shaw, co-author of Fertility Foods Cookbook and founder of the Bumps to Baby community

When a woman has trouble conceiving, she is likely to blame
herself, feel alone, inadequate and ashamed that her body is
broken. Liz Shaw has been trying to conceive for years and her
fertility treatments are not working (yet). In her “body
betrayal” letter she shares why she struggles with fertility and
how the power of community is helping her through all the low
points.


Her Bumps to Baby online community is a place that gives her
purpose while she grapples with her infertility, her body image,
and her deep desire to give birth. Liz is writing about how
failed IVF cycles feel like a pregnancy loss -- and why that’s OK
as well as her experiences of body shame when people assume her
weight gain is related to pregnancy.


Links mentioned:
How My IVF Cycle Felt Like a Pregnancy Loss
Growing Pains- PrePregnancy Fat Shaming


About Liz: Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RDN, CLT is a
nutrition expert, adjunct professor of nutrition and owner of a
nutrition communications consulting business. She is a nationally
recognized speaker and freelance writer for Fit Pregnancy, Shape,
Oxygen and Fitness Magazine. Her passion for spreading the
message about the powerful role food and nutrition play in ones
life has led her to be featured on Hallmark Channels Home &
Family, NBC Los Angeles News, The CW San Diego News, Fox 5 News,
What to Expect, The Huffington Post, Food Network, US News &
World Report, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Bustle, The Daily Meal and
PopSugar. You’ll find her at ShawSimpleSwaps.com and
BumpstoBaby.com, sharing her love for food and travel, along with
a friendly smile to support you on your journey to baby.


Follow Liz: Shaw Simple Swaps | Twitter |
Facebook | Instagram || Bumps to Baby | Facebook | Instagram


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