Various changes that occur in pregnancy can make pregnant women feel more sensitive. It's natural for pregnant women to be more easily angry, sad, or offended by various words directed at her.
Sensitive feelings of pregnant women can occur due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. This disrupts the neurotransmitters that control mood. In addition, stress, fatigue, and changes in body metabolism can also be another cause of the emergence of sensitive feelings in pregnant women.
Sentences to Avoid when Talking to Pregnant Women
Keeping one's words true is something that you have to get used to, especially in front of pregnant women who often have mixed feelings. Instead of making small talk, you can actually offend him.
Here are some things you should not tell pregnant women:
1. Your body how come so fat?
Most women may have enough stress to see his body getting bigger during pregnancy. The sentence above will only add to the burden on his mind, damage his confidence, and make him feel inferior.
Weight gain is a natural thing that occurs in pregnancy. It is needed for the development of the baby in the womb. So, instead of saying these words with a negative connotation, it is better to help pregnant women not to worry too much about changes in body shape.
2. Your face is dull, ok!
If his face looks dull due to fatigue or not wearing it make-up, then you don't need to emphasize it. Pregnant women actually know, how come, if his appearance may not be as usual, but now there are more things that become his priority, than paying attention to his appearance in front of you.
Just understand his condition by not discussing his appearance. Instead, you can make her feel happy by saying, "For a pregnant woman, you are still much prettier, how come."
3. Looks like your body is too skinny
This sentence gives the impression that you are commenting on the health of the baby in the womb who is not getting enough nutrition, because it was conceived by a thin pregnant woman.
If you see that you are too skinny for a pregnant woman, be careful in expressing your concerns. Even if your intentions are good, don't let your presentation sound judgmental.
4. Are you pregnant again? conceded, yes?
You may be surprised when you see a friend who has two bodies back, even though the child is still a baby. However, you should refrain from expressing your surprise.
5. Pregnant women right can't eat and drink this!
Just keep it in your mind that pregnant women will definitely check their womb to the doctor. One of the things that he definitely consults with his doctor is the issue of food and drinks that may or may not be consumed.
6. Are you planning to breastfeed your baby?
Actually this is none of your business. Just trust him that he already knows what is best for his baby. But if he asks your opinion about this, you can convey information to the best of your knowledge and advise him to confirm this with the doctor.
7. Childbirth is very painful, you know!
Most women may be afraid to hear the word childbirth. Therefore, do not say things that can scare him into going through labor. It will only stress and worry too much.
Instead of saying scary things, you can give them information or articles that discuss tips and tricks for going through labor.
8. You are too old to get pregnant
You never know the reason why she just got pregnant at that age. Maybe she wasn't ready to be a parent or maybe she had a hard time getting pregnant.
So, avoid these words or chats that refer to the dangers of getting pregnant at an old age. When pregnant at that age, she may already know the consequences and have received an explanation from the doctor.
9. You haven't given birth either?
If she has gone through 9 months but still hasn't given birth, don't ask the question. Understand, in a condition like this he may have been stressed because he has not yet found signs of birth.
Instead of asking questions that make him more anxious, you can ask him how he's doing or if there's anything you can do to help.
During pregnancy, the emotional condition of pregnant women becomes unstable due to the hormonal changes they experience and the various things they face. Come on, help pregnant women by avoiding sentences that can worsen their emotional state and replace them with positive sentences that can encourage them.