Ten things not to say to a pregnant woman

What is it about a baby bump that makes people think they can make these kind of comments? Avoid these topics at all costs when talking to a pregnant woman, unless you want to encite the fury of a mum-to-be.

Such a personal question and also when you're pregnant it's hard to even start to think about future pregnancies.

This one has the assumption that if you had a boy you would be disappointed. It's really not a helpful thing to say.

Or worse - when people just don't ask and touch your bump anyway. You would never usually invade another's personal space but when you are pregnant it is seen to be fair game to touch without asking.

It may well be true that we look knackered but it really doesn't make us feel better to have it pointed out.

Yes - we know our bump is big and we feel massive but pointing it out just doesn't make us feel great. You might as well just say 'Wow - you look fat".

Isn't it obvious? And yes - we're probably fed up going past our due date and feel massive and tired. But believe us - you'll know when we've had the baby - the clue will be that there will be less of a bump and, you know, an actual baby.

Again - just don't comment on the size of our bumps. It's not at all helpful, makes us worry and makes us feel - well, a bit crap really.

Usually said at 5 months down the line. 4 more months can seem like ages and ages at this stage.

We're old enough and informed enough to make our own decisions about what we eat or drink during pregnancy - so just let us enjoy that doughnut/coffee/half glass of champagne in peace.

Such a personal question that is, in fact, asking us to divulge information about our sex lives and whether we used contraception. It also could hint that you feel the timing's wrong or we didn't really want a baby right now. Just don't say it - OK?

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