She’s so right!
Rachel Platten, best known for her chart-topper Fight Song has spoken out against people who pass comment on the bodies of expectant mothers.
The soon to be mum shared a recent experience that she was extremely hurt by.
The Instagram post read;
“Hi so yesterday an (excited) acquaintance told me “wow your hips and butt look way bigger! So cool!” UMMMM. Then i cried for 30 minutes. Because ive also noticed my body changing because DUH I’m making a human but I’m like “oh I’m being hard on myself no one can tell.”
But when she pointed it out publicly it stung so bad! For so long i have had to keep my body a certain way and it’s NICE and freeing to just let it do what it needs to and I’m proud that I’m letting my baby get all the nourishment it needs.
BUT….Can we just put it out there that it is never cool to tell any woman their ass got bigger (or smaller). Just don’t comment. Even if you’re excited because it signals to you the miracle of life is happening – it’s still our bodies and it’s sensitive! Ok thanks as long as we all agree.”
Platten announced last month that she is expecting her first child with husband Kevin Lazan and shared a stunning photograph of herself and her bump.
While pregnancy is a wonderful experience it can also be very overwhelming, especially for first-time mums.
My body went through so many changes on both my pregnancies and even though I loved sporting a bump, there were times that I became quite self-conscious. I always found that towards the end of the third trimester was the worst as it happens to be the period where absolutely nothing seems to fit and I felt like an absolute elephant.
When I see photos from that time I look great but what the pics don’t show are the two hours I spent crying in my room because none of my jeans would fit me, even the elasticated ones.
While I think Rachel looks absolutely gorgeous and is rocking that baby bump, I do agree with her that nobody should tell a pregnant woman that she looks huge in any way, shape or form.
A mum-to-be knows herself that she’s gotten bigger and does not need anyone to remind her of the fact.
Expectant mums aren’t ashamed of their bodies but with all the hormonal changes and emotions that come with being pregnant some days are rougher than others and the last thing you need after having morning sickness all day is to be told you look fit to burst.
Tell a soon to be mum that she’s glowing or doing great, because trust me when you’re battling swollen ankles and a tiny bladder you need a pick me up.
