5 Things Pregnant Women Want to Hear

Having gone through two pregnancies, I’ve heard people say a lot of mean things. It seems as though the bigger I got, the more insulting the comments. Things that normally wouldn’t bother me got under my skin and I had raging hormones to thank for that. Despite the negativity, I’ve also heard people say some nice things. So I put together a list of what pregnant women want to hear.

1. You look great! What woman doesn’t want to hear how beautiful she looks? We need to hear this throughout our pregnancy because most days we feel like a whale. Whenever someone told me how good I looked, it helped me get through each day.

2. I heard you’re pregnant. Congrats, you don’t look like you’re expecting. This is one of my favorite comments. It sure beats having someone say, “My gosh. Are you having twins? You look so big!”

3. Do you need help? There have been times when I’d be struggling with a ton of bags only to look up and see a person standing there not bothering to offer some assistance.

4. Share your birth stories. This may freak some pregnant women out, but I loved hearing labor and delivery stories. Even though every experience is different, it fun to hear about what could happen. I’ve even gotten some pretty useful tips out if it.

5. Nothing. I’ve always believed in keeping it real and as the saying goes, if you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all. The same rings true for pregnant women.

I’m sure this list will vary depending on who you ask. But the most important thing is to be nice. Having a bun in the oven isn’t easy. So the next time you see a pregnant woman consider sharing these tips.