A
mother who was made fun of for having a “big” baby bump won’t succumb to
pregnancy stigma.
Eliana
Rodriguez, who is now 29 years old, recently gave birth to Sebastian, her
second kid. Despite the fact that Rodriguez’s pregnancy and child were
both healthy, her larger-than-average stomach drew comments like “You are
gigantic,” “You seem to be expecting twins,” and “Have you looked to see if
there’s another kid in there?” Rodriguez’s pregnancy and unborn child were both
in good health. She must be really uncomfortable.
A
huge bump during pregnancy may be a sign of some health problems, but it can
also occasionally be perfectly normal and the consequence of the woman’s body
expanding. Rodriguez gave the reassurance that she and her toddler are in
excellent health.
“I
had large pregnancies; both of my children were born weighing 8.3 pounds. My
3-year-old daughter Sofia was 19.5 inches at birth, while my new boy was 20.5
inches.”
Rodriguez
pointed out that while Instagram trolls are simple to ignore, people are
usually nosy in person as well.
Rodriguez
acknowledged that she was aware of the curiosity but that she had never been
rude in response. My reply is, “Yes, I am huge and it’s hard.”
Rodriguez,
a business entrepreneur in Las Vegas, Nevada, who specializes in health and
wellness, stated, “I pondered why my tummy was bigger than other girls. My
doctors told me it was typical because I am only 4’11” and have a shorter
torso.”
Rodriguez
started showing up two months ago.
She
continued, “I am an open person so I was so delighted that I wanted to share.
We had been trying for a second child and hoped for a boy.”
During
her pregnancy, Rodriguez carried a lot of amniotic fluid, which fills the
amniotic sac and shields the fetus while allowing it to move.
The
Mayo Clinic describes “polyhydramnios” as an excess that happens in 1% to 2% of
pregnancies. The majority of cases are unproblematic, despite the fact that it
can result in preterm labor.
Rodriguez
said that despite having a lot of amniotic fluid, her physicians had
determined that she did not have polyhydramnios.
She
said, “They measured the baby’s size and the amount of fluids.”
Other
causes of excess fluid, according to Chicago, Illinois-based OBGYN Dr. Kiarra
King (who did not treat Rodriguez), include maternal diabetes and fetal
structural anomalies.
Additionally,
polyhydramnios is not the primary reason for a pregnant woman’s larger belly.
Due to fetal macrosomia, maternal obesity, or Diastasis Recti, which happens
when the abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy after earlier pregnancies,
a patient may seem to be further along in the pregnancy than they actually are.
Thankfully,
Rodriguez stayed clear of all of these problems.
While
dealing with the intrusive questions, Rodriguez emphasized her desire for
people to refrain from making pregnancy- and body-shaming remarks. She asserted
that women who are experiencing prenatal or postpartum depression may find
themselves “in a terrible place” as a result of body image criticism.
Rodriguez
said, “I understand that some individuals have less sympathy for others.”
She said, “I am a religious woman and I feel so terrible for people who use
cruel words.
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