A–Z Glossary

Weight stigma

Negative attitudes that treat body weight as a moral judgment instead of a biological or medical factor.

← Back to A–Z Glossary

Search results for: Weight stigma

Weight gain anxiety and self-esteem during pregnancy

Weight gain anxiety and self-esteem during pregnancy

Why pregnancy weight gain can trigger anxiety Pregnancy changes the body in visible, often irreversible ways, and that can be emotionally complicated even when the pregnancy is wanted. Weight gain may symbolize more than a number on a scale: it can represent reduced control, a shift in identity, fear of judgment, or concern that one’s […]