Australian researchers propose a new model to reduce ‘mum shaming’ over body size, which has negative health outcomes for mother and child
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When Ahlia* was waiting to check in for a routine pregnancy appointment, she says a receptionist walked by calling out directions to gestational diabetes education – then looked at her, waiting for Ahlia to follow.
“I’m not here for that,” Ahlia recalls saying in front of the waiting room full of people.
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