During my pregnancies, people said the weirdest things to me.
I came up with a list.
I get it! Pregnant women get attention. They’re signs of hope and the future, restoring faith in humanity. With that attention comes people who say the darndest things.
You see her burgeoning belly, her waddle, her loose, comfortable clothing. She’s carrying a miracle inside her! She’s growing a human. She’s a glowing figure of the future, bringing a bundle of joy to the world.
You want to say something, to ask, to probe, to feed your excitement and curiosity.
But before you utter a single word, remember she’s a person, not a receptacle.
I'm writing this during the last few days of my second pregnancy. The wounds are fresh and the hormones are raging so I hope you enjoy my sarcastic and snarky remarks.
Here are 6 things you should not say to a pregnant woman.
