Top 10 things NOT to say to a pregnant woman

Now, most people know that being pregnant really screws up your hormones. The last thing you want to do around a pregnant woman is mention the "H" word or you might end up hearing a few four letter words. Having been pregnant before I know how this can make someone feel. I myself felt the urge to jab peoples eyes out. Whether you mean harm or not, you're causing it. Most likely to the poor woman's husband who will get the rage later that day even though he had no part in causing it. In fact, he is the reason she is in this situation. What I came to realize was when you're pregnant you tend to think and maybe react irrational but at the time you think everyone else is crazy and you're the only sane person left on the planet. Now this brings me to what I think everyone should read. It might save your life one day.

These are 10 subjects to definitely avoid when talking to pregnant women. After thinking over this subject maybe people should just avoid speaking to pregnant women all together.

This is one that I know shouldn't bother women BUT they hear it SO often it starts to get old. Plus, it is such a silly question. What if I'm not excited? Do you want to hear about how I am dreading having my baby? Of course she is excited. No need to ask....

This is such a silly question. That's all people are trying to be when asking this BUT to a pregnant woman it is not silly- it's annoying. Obviously, she knows the business of the birds and the bees so there is no need to ask. Find other way to get a giggle.

It really surprised me how much this went on while pregnant. I once had a co-worker tell me I shouldn't put my arms above my head or I might get my baby's umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and strangle him and if I didn't believe her to ask her cousin.... I can't tell you how many horror stories of a traumatic labor I heard. Women are already on edge enough about labor they don't need help getting there. This goes for comments such as "You think you're tired now, just wait..." and "Oh, get used to it." RUDE!

Yes, we know. You only mean well by this question. Right along with pregnancy comes so many symptoms that most people can't help but ask "How are you feeling." Imagine getting asked how you're feeling at least five times a day when you feel like you have a constant hangover but can't even have a drink. It gets old, fast. A polite woman will smile, grit their teeth and mumble "good." Too many times I was tempted to say "I have a headache from hell, my back is killing me, I have to pee every 15 minutes and my hemorrhoids are raging today. How about yourself?" Keep this in mind next time you ask a pregnant woman how she is feeling.

"You're fat." "You look like a whale." "You're huge." You might as well be saying those things because that is all she heard. Even if she is having twins she doesn't want to think it must be obvious by her size. "You look like you're about to pop." I would avoid this as well only because if she ends up only being three months pregnant- that's a problem. If she really is 9 months pregnant and about to pop this isn't so bad. I would stay clean of any comment regarding size, to be on the safe side. Try things like "You look lovely today." or "You're hair looks beautiful."

If she is having a cup of coffee and you tell her she shouldn't be having caffeine you might end up with that coffee in your lap. Men should really hold their tounge when they consider giving advice to a prego. It seems to be more irritatiing coming from a man. Oh, and never call her prego...

If you don't know someone very well you should never talk about personal things and that includes breastfeeding. For some women it is a touchy subject. Maybe it makes them uncomfortable talking about it. Or perhaps, they very much wish they could breastfeed but for some reason they can't and are feeling guilt about it. It is a touchy subject and shouldn't be discussed. Plus, if you don't know the person that's just plain weird! I'm sorry guys once again if you are a man, never talk about breastfeeding. If you don't have boobies, you shouldn't be discussing their functions.

If she isn't married it isn't a good idea to ask her if she is getting married because she is pregnant. Women don't want people to think the only reason they are married is because of their kids. Asking if they are getting married when you find out they are having a baby pretty much says just that. Also, once again that may be a very sensitive subject at the time being. Maybe she wants to but he won't commit or the other way around. And if you're not careful maybe the father isn't in her life at all.

Oh buddy, you better watch it if you decide to ask this question to any woman, pregnant or not! If they are hormonal asking this will only make the situation MORE hormonal and she will have a reason for her ammo to be directed towards you! If she is pregnant odds are she is at least somewhat hormonal at times so juat leave it be!

Seriously, I can not believe how common this question is. It has to, by far, be one of the most rude things you can ask someone. If they say yes, it's a possibility they are lying to avoid being uncomfortable and if they say no you just made them admit their unborn baby was a "mistake." Was it? NO, it is a GIFT. I actually had a woman ask me "It was an accident, right.?" I quickly responded "NO, it was a pleasant surprise!" Think before you speak people!!!

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