Your IVF abroad Podcast

Weight and BMI can become one of the biggest and most emotional parts of the fertility journey. But when does BMI genuinely matter, and when might it become the whole conversation?

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In this episode, I'm joined by fat-positive fertility coach Nicola Salmon to explore one of the most complex and often misunderstood topics in fertility care.

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Together, we discuss the role BMI plays in fertility treatment, where the evidence ends and clinic policies begin, and why people in larger bodies can sometimes feel that their weight becomes the focus of every appointment.

This isn't about ignoring the role BMI can play. It's about having an honest, balanced conversation that helps you better understand your options, ask the right questions and feel more confident advocating for yourself.

 

In this episode, we cover:

 

- Why BMI has become such a dominant part of fertility treatment.

- When BMI genuinely matters and when there may be more going on.

- Whether focusing on BMI can sometimes delay further investigations.

- What fertility professionals could do differently to better support people in larger bodies.

- How to advocate for yourself if you feel your weight has become the whole conversation.

- Common myths and misconceptions about BMI and fertility.

- Nicola's advice for anyone feeling stuck, blamed or unheard.

 

Whether you're trying to conceive naturally, considering IVF, or exploring fertility treatment abroad, this episode offers practical advice, reassurance and a reminder that every fertility journey deserves an individual, evidence-informed approach.

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About Nicola Salmon

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Nicola Salmon is a fat-positive fertility specialist and the author of Fat and Fertile. She supports fat folks navigating getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world, without dieting or weight loss.

Told at 16 that PCOS meant she'd never have children, she went on to have two children in her fat body. She has spent the last eight years handing other people the evidence, the permission, and the words to advocate for themselves inside a system that tells them to lose weight and come back.

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Connect with Nicola

Be sure to follow Nicola and find out more about her work:

Website https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/ 

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/ 

Supported Program https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/supported

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