Top 5 Rules of Pregnancy Ediquette…
I read this that someone had posted somewhere and I liked it!
1. Just because I am pregnant it is not OK to touch or rub me. Personal space rules still apply and if you think we don’t notice your eyes scanning our bellies you are wrong. If I want you to touch my belly or rub it I will take your hand and do so OR will say you can.
2. Don’t mention anything about miscarriage, because every pregnant woman thinks about it and does not need to be reminded and you are just being rude and inconciderate.
3. It is not OK to comment about a pregnant woman’s weight or size or amount of showing. The only OK thing to say about a pregnant woman is “you look so good”.
4. It is nosey and none of your business what choices a women is going to make once the baby is born. It is not OK to ask if she is going to breast feed, go back to work or put her child in daycare. These are personal decisions and are in no way up to an anyone but the mother or father. If they want your advise they will ask.
5. The best thing you can ever do for a pregnant woman is be supportive. It is not OK to make statements or judgements. Your advice is generally not wanted unless asked for. If you need to make a comment to a pregnant woman a simple smile with an honest compliment like, “you are going to be such a good mom” or “you are doing a great job” is enough. We are smart pregnant women who know where our doctors are and have no problem asking them our questions.
