6 things you should never ask or tell a pregnant Nigerian woman
Being pregnant can be difficult and indeed a sensitive period for a woman. Pregnancy can have a powerful effect on emotions, which can change by the minute.
Consider how you feel and react when you’re stressed out, uncomfortable or fatigued.
It’s not rocket science to know that a pregnant lady experiences a range of emotions and the last thing she needs is people asking throwing some tactless statements her way.
She has no control over the shape of her baby bump, the colour of her skin, the fatness of her nose and all the other symptoms that come with pregnancy.
Besides, in Nigeria, where people are very careful and secretive when it comes to pregnancy, you shouldn’t be asking questions that don’t concern you or giving unsolicited advice.
Here are six things you should never say to or ask a pregnant woman.
1. You’re gaining too much weight, are you sure it’s good for the baby?
2. Are you having a boy or a girl?
If you don’t have a close relationship, it’s best not ask such questions else you might get the kind of answer you don’t like. When the baby is born you will know.
3. Can I touch your belly?
No Nigerian woman would want you to touch her belly.
4. When is your due date?
In Nigeria this question is not normal, especially if you are not best friends or close family.
5. You’re eating too much, are you sure you can push? Better get a C-section.
6. Why is your nose big, why are walking that way, why is your belly big or small?
How is she supposed to know why?
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