Sentences You Don’t Want To Hear When You Are Pregnant
You will likely hear these phrases if you’re pregnant , and if you already have a baby, you likely heard them while you were pregnant. Do you identify with any of these sentences?
Sentences not to be told to a pregnant woman
“It hurts a lot”
All women who have gone through pregnancy have heard amazing and very painful stories about the birth of babies. If you know another woman who is expecting a child, don’t tell her how bad the pain is in childbirth.
You know it won’t be easy, but it is important that you approach the birth with a positive attitude to avoid stress that affects you or the baby in any way. Remember that all women have had different experiences and for many the birth was not traumatic.
“You are very small or you are very thin”
Such comments can misinterpret the woman and worry about the health and size of the baby. When you are small, it is quite normal that the growing belly is not very noticeable. If you have regular checkups, there is nothing to worry about.
“You are too big or you are too fat”
Women’s self-esteem in pregnancy is particularly weakened due to the external and internal changes they experience, so these types of comments can trigger a self-image crisis in women. The most normal thing in the world is that pregnant women gain weight. All you have to do is try to eat healthy and you will be fine.
“Was it planned?”
Whether planned or not, the decision to continue the pregnancy makes everything clear. Nobody needs to care whether it was planned or whether you unexpectedly became pregnant. The only thing that matters is that in a few months you will be holding a beautiful baby in your arms.
“Can I stroke your belly?”
Many women have no problem with others touching their bellies, but others are uncomfortable. As a precaution, unless it is a woman who is very close to you, it is better not to do it.
“When I was pregnant …”
It’s common for mothers with multiple children to know a lot of things that you have no idea about, but they also don’t know all about the subject. All pregnancies are different and if you need advice you can ask a relative or doctor. Don’t believe all of the horror stories some people tell.
“You shouldn’t eat / drink this”
If it doesn’t harm your baby, you probably don’t want advice about what to eat and what not to eat. If you have any questions about diet, you can review diet options for pregnant women or ask a nutritionist. People can tell you a thousand things that have no real foundation.
“Are you sure they aren’t twins?”
Such sentences will make all pregnant women feel like they are too fat. Abdominal growth varies depending on the physical characteristics of the woman, baby, and diet. Therefore, there are no standard dimensions that can be used. As long as you have routine checks and everything is fine, there is nothing to worry about.
“Are you going to quit your job when the baby arrives?”
It really is a very personal topic that should only be discussed with family. It can be viewed as interference and is not a topic to talk about with everyone. The decision whether or not to continue the work activity concerns only the mother and her partner.
“Sleep well now, you won’t do it for a long time”
Such negative sentences are out of place in a conversation with a pregnant woman. Motherhood is a wonderful experience that, like everything in life, involves some sacrifices. It shouldn’t be viewed as a tragedy. Rather, you should enjoy the changes.
“You are too young to have children”
Yes, there are certain socially established parameters for motherhood, but if you don’t fit in, it’s not a major tragedy. Even if you don’t live up to usual standards, it’s important that you make your motherhood a wonderful experience that you should fully enjoy, regardless of your age.
