Peach Friedman
author, educator & trainer
intuitive fitness for women

this photo was taken a few days ago, at 32 weeks and 1 day.
it should be common knowledge now: the only thing a person ought to say to a pregnant woman is “you look beautiful” – because we do, when we’re pregnant – we’re full of life, literally, and that’s (cliche but true) a miracle.

i’m still surprised by how many people think it’s cute or funny to say “you look like you swallowed a basketball” or “triplets!”

it’s true: i’m round. i’m carrying my son. he’s growing. why the need to comment on size? why the need to comment on size?

the same goes for my friends who carry small – they don’t like how it feels when people tell them “you’re tiny! you don’t even look pregnant!” they tell me it makes them feel like something is wrong with the baby, or somehow the experience is less valid because it isn’t as obvious.

just a gentle clue: next time you see a pregnant woman and you feel compelled to comment on her body, see if you can muster these three words, “you look beautiful!”