Eliana Rodriguez. Instagram @eliana.rodriguez__
An American mother had to take to social media to defend herself against hurtful comments about the size of her pregnant belly.
Eliana Rodriguez, 29, gave birth to her second child, a boy, in June. Although her pregnancy was smooth and the baby was born very healthy, Rodriguez’s belly became the target of many hurtful comments.
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Before giving birth, Eliana used her Instagram page to showcase the final stretch of her pregnancy and share the criticisms and opinions she had been hearing about the size of her belly. Some people bluntly claimed that she was ‘huge’ and ‘must be in a lot of pain.’ Others were convinced that she was pregnant with multiple babies.
What shocked her the most was that many insensitive comments came from women. However, Rodriguez managed to stay calm and never responded aggressively. Her Instagram post, where she shared these insults, went viral, and her story generated a lot of empathy.
While significant swelling during pregnancy can signal health issues, in other cases, it is perfectly natural; it is just how each woman’s body adapts and grows during pregnancy.
In Rodriguez’s case, being petite with a shorter torso may have contributed to her belly growing this way. Another factor that influenced the size was having a lot of amniotic fluid, the fluid within the amniotic sac that protects the fetus and allows it to move.
For Rodriguez, it doesn’t matter whether someone is pregnant or not; for her, if someone has nothing good to say, it’s better not to say anything at all. Despite the comments, little Sebastian was born on June 11, weighing four kilograms and measuring over 50cm, healthy and full of life.
Photo and video: Instagram @eliana.rodriguez__. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
