Comments on: 10 Things NOT to Say to a Pregnant Woman

By: Salma

Salma — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:26:38 +0000

In reply to Alicia. It's so crazy what some people will ask!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:30:17 +0000

I had someone ask (a Urse coworker, mind you) ask if “it was an accident?” REALLY?!?!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:28:11 +0000

I had someone (a Nurse-coworker, mind you) ask if “it was an accident?” REALLY?!?!?! Some people really need a filter!

By: Salma

Salma — Sun, 22 May 2016 20:05:35 +0000

In reply to trishawna @mothersrule. Thanks! And I totally feel you. It's crazy the things people think they can say!

By: trishawna @mothersrule

trishawna @mothersrule — Sat, 21 May 2016 03:56:40 +0000

I love this post. Reminds me so much when i was pregnant and some things that people use to say. Sadly atleast 5 things on the list was said to.

By: Amy L

Amy L — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 05:42:01 +0000

I’m smiling Salma b/c I think I’ve heard 8 out of 10 of these now (and some other doozies). It’s interesting how a pregnant woman or being a mom makes people forget *boundaries*… I’m not sure why it happens lol. It’s ironic b/c you go through very hormonal / tired periods where all you need is niceness and support – I don’t think some people understand how sensitive it all makes you.

On good days I just ignore or address it – on bad days – sometimes I am not as excited to hang out with family and friends. But – I’ve got to say some people are absolutely amazing and careful about what they say – I really appreciate that 🙂

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 25 May 2015 04:19:33 +0000

People always tried to shove extra food on me and it was soooooo annoying!

Honestly, I think I’ve had each one on this list asked/done to me. Haha! Although I didn’t really mind the labour stories. It was calming to me to hear what could happen and to know that everything turned out well.

One thing to add to your list, we announced our pregnancy at 10 weeks and people said to me, “Oh so you’re almost at the point of safety.” I know miscarriage is a possibility, but I really don’t feel like I need to be reminded of that.

By: Bismah

Bismah — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 04:29:49 +0000

Great list! I remember dealing with some of these. The hardest for me was the pressure of eating more at meal times. I tend to eat smaller portions several times a day instead of three large meals. Each pregnancy is different and what works in one pregnancy may not work in the next.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 07:01:16 +0000

This is my first pregnancy and honestly, I wish most people would just let me be (strangers, not family/friends).
I’ve always been smaller and when people see that I’m pregnant and ask how far along I am I get told I don’t look “that pregnant”.
And then there’s the comments about how I should raise my kid.
As for family, they are always trying to get me to eat and drink. I eat all day, I drink a ton of water and am always running to the bathroom , I think I’m doing pretty good haha.

By: Salma

Salma — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 04:12:22 +0000

In reply to Kylie. We all are Kylie :)

By: Salma

Salma — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:16:08 +0000

In reply to Agi. Thanks Agi!

By: Salma

Salma — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:15:49 +0000

In reply to Victoria Virgo. Lol Victoria. There is a difference between friends and strangers for sure!

By: Salma

Salma — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:15:10 +0000

In reply to Jan Kearney. Yes, you definitely have a different view point and opinion on these kinds of things AFTER having a baby yourself.

By: Salma

Salma — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:14:21 +0000

In reply to Sophia. Thanks Sophia and thanks for inspiring the post :)

By: Salma

Salma — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:12:32 +0000

In reply to Bonnie Gean. That's terrible Bonnie! No one should say that, to anyone in general, it's not really anyone else's business.