What Not to Say to Pregnant Women

10 Things to Never Say to Pregnant Women

February 22, 2013

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by Rebecca M Gruber 13

"You Really Shouldn't . . . "

Exercise. Pick up that box. Stand up. Pregnant women are not ill, they are merely with child and making them feel like they have a serious condition only alienates them.

5 / 13

by Rebecca M Gruber 13

"You Really Shouldn't . . . "

Exercise. Pick up that box. Stand up. Pregnant women are not ill, they are merely with child and making them feel like they have a serious condition only alienates them.

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13 Comments

Tameka3618460 16 weeks

I love these. It is human nature to be nosy and instructional about other people's lives though so I'm sure the inappropriate questions will continue! http://venusblogs.com/love-at-first-heartbeat-2/

girlfriend3 3 years

My Personal Favorite: Was it planned? or even better, Did you want it?

Monique Marie 3 years

Women are sensitive in general and having your hormones go haywire because you are pregnant makes it worse.

Bettye Wayne 3 years

I've never been asked by an Asian woman, only white. A 40 year old man even asked me once. This lady asked me once and I gave my usual response. Then she tried to make it better by apologizing. I just said, "The best thing you can do right now is stop talking to me." Also, I went to a festival once while I was pregnant (anyone ever heard of a rainbow gathering?) and people were touching and worshiping like madness. At first it bothered me but then I started to really enjoy it. On the last day I was there I put on this outfit- middle eastern looking print with a small top and flowing pants, like a belly dancer outfit sort of- Some Hare Krishna girl got down on her knees and blessed me. It was great.

PiNkY PiNk 3 years

omg filmgirl! Idk if it's true that it's always asian women but both times it happened to me it was asian women. Lol. At the time I was not comfortable with confrontation but now, it'd be ugly.

filmgirl81 3 years

I'm not fat either, but people have asked if I'm pregnant. But people often think skinny celebs have baby bumps, so I don't feel to bad anymore. It almost always happens when I wear tops with empire waists. And it is always an old asian lady, or a really large woman who asks if I'm pregnant.

Bettye Wayne 3 years

I've been asked a few times if I'm pregnant- I wear a size 8 for goodness sake! And I say, "No, not pregnant, just fat, thanks." Also I got, "What are you expecting?" A girl. "No, that's not a girl. You're carrying like it's a boy. I'm never wrong." What is that? I saw the ultrasound! And if you're so sure, why did you even ask?

3 years

Comment #3, yes I know how you feel! I am plus sized and have been asked by women when I am expecting so many times that I just want to punch them. Yes, I have a little belly. But I also am bigger everywhere else too. My fiance certainly does not think I look pregnant, he loves my body! Some women have absolutely no manners and do not seem to care at all if it is hurtful. I never, ever ask a woman when she is expecting unless it is brutally obvious or she brings it up first.

dootsie 3 years

Don't touch pregnant women, and don't dicuss the size or handling of the pregnant belly. It's simple. If she brings up being pregnant, congratulate her, ask her if she knows the sex and express general excitement. But that's it. Don't touch the belly. Don't coo at the belly. Don't put your face near the belly. Don't ask if you can do any of those things.

3 years

Unless a woman is pushing a head out from between her legs, you NEVER ask if she's pregnant.

3 years

also, what about the etiquette surrounding asking people if they are pregnant? i'm not a stick, but i am also not fat and have been asked "when are you due?" and all i want to due it punch the b**** in the face. unless you are certain that someone is pregnant i think that is terribly insulting.

3 years

This list makes pregnant women seem FAR too sensitive. Lighten up a bit LilSugar. Sheesh