There are plenty of things in this world that should be common sense. Don't stick a fork into a wall socket. Don't microwave metal. Don't lick paint. Don't tell your boss you are sick and then go to Disneyland. However all of these things have been done by someone at some point in history and thus we have to re-iterate repeatedly why you should NOT do these things. Things you shouldn't say to a pregnant woman should be common sense, but I guarantee most pregnant women have had someone say one or all of these phrases to them.
1) You Are HUGE!
Nope...don't comment on the size of my baby bump. Just don't.
2) You Don't Look Pregnant
While for some this may be a compliment, for some women it's difficult. There may be a medical reason behind a small bump. Again, best not to comment on the size of a pregnant mother.
3) Enjoy _____ While You Can
Believe it or not life doesn't stop once you have kids.
4) You Look Exhausted
Just don't comment on a pregnant woman's appearance.
5) Are You Sure There's Only One in There?
STOP commenting on a pregnant woman's size.
6) You Should Really Have a ____ Birth (natural, water, medicated, etc)
Don't push your birth experience onto a new mother.
7) When I Had A Baby it was Awful!
Yea horror stories about pregnancy don't make for comforting words.
8) Was It Planned?
I don't think it's ever a good idea to ask expectant mother's if their pregnancy was planned or not. If it was or wasn't it isn't any of your business. It also give the connotation that pregnancy is a negative event.
9) Are You Sure You Should Be Eating That?
Look, unless you want me to clock you don't comment on what I'm eating.
10) Are You Still Working Out? That's Not Good for the Baby
Yea....are you her doctor? No. And the working out thing is a myth
11) You're Body Will Never Be the Same
Why on earth would you comment on an expectant mother's body in the first place. Second, you don't know how someone's body will respond to pregnancy and birth. Believe it or not bodies bounce back really well, we are built for this after all.
12) Your Vagina Will Never Be the Same
Her vagina....you are seriously commenting on her VAGINA??!
13) You Think You are Tired Now?! Just Wait Until the Baby Comes!
The negativity man, just avoid it.
14) You Must Be Having a Boy Because You Have a Lot of Weight Around Your Face!
Thanks for telling her she has a fat face.
15) You Hope It's a Girl? UGH! Why?
Same vise versa, commenting negatively on the baby's gender is never a good idea.
16) Are You Gonna Have More Than One?
Let her get through this one...
17) You Haven't Had That Baby Yet?
This comes in more later, but man my pregnant friends HATE it. Like look, baby comes when baby comes.
18) Get Ready, Parenthood is Hard
Yea, it's supposed to be hard, but it is also wonderful. The negativity surrounding pregnancy and parenthood is unreal. Stop contributing to it.
19) You Get Bigger Every Time I See You!
Again...for the thousandth time...STOP COMMENTING ON A PREGNANT WOMAN'S SIZE!
20) Wow Maternity Clothes Aren't Flattering
Just no y'all. She ain't commenting on your tacky outfit, don't comment on her maternity outfit.
What are other phrases that you were tired of hearing while pregnant? Leave them in the comment section below!
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