17 | Jade - UK, 2 Vaginal Births, OB vs. Midwifery Care, Diet Controlled Gestational Diabetes

In this episode of *Bigger Than Birth*, Victoria Gaba connects with Jade from the UK to unpack the realities of having two babies in two years while navigating a **plus-size pregnancy**. Jade walks listeners through her first birth story, where she chose to trust her intuition, decline an unnecessary medical induction recommendation, and allow her body to go into **spontaneous labor**—resulting in a rapid, unmedicated delivery using only gas and air.  Her path took an unexpected turn during her second pregnancy when she received a **gestational diabetes** diagnosis and was immediately told the condition meant an automatic C-section. Refusing to accept outdated clinical guidance, Jade utilized independent research to manage her blood sugars entirely through a **diet-controlled** protocol without medication. She details her transition from a rigid obstetric unit to a supportive, **midwifery-led unit**, where she achieved a non-clinical, unmedicated birth complete with a healing "rebirth program" walkthrough. Jade also introduces her newly developed gestational diabetes planner, designed to empower other mothers to visually log their meals and take charge of their healthcare journeys. **See more from Jade and Balanced Mama UK on Social Media!**  - TikTok - Instagram Resources Mentioned: - [**Lansinoh:**](lansinoh.com) The brand Jade highlighted for her postpartum peri bottle setup. - [**Spritz for Bits:**](myexpertmidwife.co.uk) The cooling and soothing postpartum recovery spray developed by midwife experts that Jade highly recommended for perineal healing. Connect With Us: - TikTok - Instagram - Facebook - YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe! Your support helps us reach more plus-size women and share the stories that matter. Medical Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider regarding your specific pregnancy and health needs.